Self-driving Shuttle Bus Without Driver's Seat, AutoVe is launched

A self-driving shuttle bus without a steering wheel will operate.

The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced on the 9th that it will launch a test service for the shuttle bus(AutoVe) that applies the highest level of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Korea.

The AutoVe shuttle bus, which is a combination of autonomous driving and a vehicle, can be called by a mobile device, boarded, and started operating when the destination is stated. Therefore, the passengers can do any activities without driving.

The AutoVe will travel at a speed limit of 25 kilometers per safety regulations within the institute. Reservations can be made through kiosks in the visiting building, and the QR code can check the real-time location of the AutoVe, and it takes place on a route that passes through major research buildings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

AutoVe is equipped with high-performance AI algorithms developed by researchers, cameras, and lidar sensors, which can process information in real-time to recognize the environment, surroundings, and objects then create their own driving paths.

In addition, AutoVe also features ETRI's world-class artificial intelligence-based voice-dialogue interface technology for user convenience. Passengers can easily control it by giving what they want, such as "Let's go to the destination," "Stop," and "Avoid," as they tell their AI secretary.

In addition to this, ETRI is equipped with AR guide technology and 8K VR broadcasting technology for transparent OLED displays in windows inside AutoVe. Through this, passengers can receive content linked to vehicle information and 3D space in real-time or enjoy 8K high-definition 360-degree VR broadcasts without boredom.

Choi Jeong-dan, head of ETRI Intelligence Robotics Research, said, "it’s the first time to develop a future-oriented self-driving shuttle for of internal circulation in Korea by converging ETRI ICT technology. We will make efforts to distribute self-driving technology to various fields such as logistics, security, and defense."

Reported by Smart City Today