Qingzhou Zhihang unmanned bus starts normal operation in Shenzhen, citizens can apply for monthly pass

Original title: Qingzhou Zhihang unmanned bus started normal operation in Shenzhen, citizens can apply for a monthly pass

On December 29, 2020, the national leader of Robobus, Qingzhou Zhihang, started normal operation in Shenzhen and launched the country’s first monthly unmanned public transport pass. The light boat unmanned minibus it launched was also unveiled. under the new name: Dragon Boat ONE, which revealed the five main systems, three hubs and a set of toolchains supporting its unmanned bus solution, and for the first time revealed the internal landing plan for Robobus andstrategyThinking.

　　Unmanned public transport in two cities for normal operation in two months

On October 21 this year, Qingzhou Zhihang landed in Suzhou the country’s first normally operating open road unmanned bus, ushering in a new era of domestic Robobus development. Subsequently, many nationalsthe companyAll have successively launched the R&D plans for the Open Road Robobus.In just 2 months, all this Chinese from WaymoteamAnother city has set off a wave of unmanned buses, this time in Shenzhen, which is about to implement unmanned driving legislation.

The unmanned bus line deployed by Qingzhou Zhihang this time is the first microcirculation unmanned bus line in Shenzhen. The total length of the line is about 5 kilometers. There are 10 stations on the road, running through the residential areas, schools, theaters, parks and surrounding areas of Shenzhen Pingshan Station. Main locations such as office areas It is understood that Shenzhen Pingshan Station serves astrafficHub, the daily average of the last two yearsPassenger flowThe number of passengers exceeded 20,000 and the maximum daily flow of passengers exceeded 30,000, increasing year after year.

With the increase in passenger flow, the number of bus lines connecting Shenzhen Pingshan Station is also increasing. In order to meet the short-distance travel needs of the surrounding citizens and solve the “last three kilometers”, the first unmanned microcirculation line has also emerged. The bus microcirculation line is mainly to service the transfer within 3 to 5 kilometers of rail transit stations.demand, You can take full advantage of secondary roads or branch roads to divert the motorway and main road, thus relieving traffic pressure on the main roads in the area. According to Qingzhou Zhihang, due to the fixed route, short distance and high density of train travel, this scenario is the first choice for unmanned driving.

　　borrowWith the launch of Shenzhen’s unmanned public transport, Qingzhou Zhihang also launched the country’s first monthly unmanned public transport pass. The monthly pass is for citizens with daily transportation needs. Users who have the monthly pass can take the unmanned buses operated by it as many times as they want. At present, some lines have been opened in Suzhou and Shenzhen, and the scope of operation and cities will gradually expand in the future. Citizens can pay attention to the “Early Bird Program” launched by Qingzhou Zhihang and register for a free monthly pass.

　　The most prominent features of Dragon Boat ONE are announced for the first time and a series of unmanned bus solutions will be launched.

Previously, the unmanned minibus deployed by Qingzhou Zhihang was always called the Qingzhou unmanned minibus. When it debuted in Shenzhen this time, the Qingzhou unmanned minibus was officially named Dragon Boat ONE. As the first unmanned minibus deployed by Qingzhou Zhihang, the Dragon Boat ONE can operate on open urban roads with a vehicle speed of 20 to 50 kilometers per hour.PositioningIt is an unmanned bus for urban microcirculation.

In addition to Dragon Boat ONE, Qingzhou Zhihang will also launch “Dragon Boat” series of driverless bus solutions. It is understood that the “Dragon Boat” series of unmanned buses will achieve high configuration and low bumps, built with Robotaxi technology.Based on the “Driven-by-QCraft” unmanned driving solution independently developed by Qingzhou Zhihang, the bus does not Manned Dragon Boat can easily cope with various complex urban traffic scenarios and is widely usedUndergroundScenes such as special connecting lines, microcirculation buses, express buses, commuter ferries in the park, sightseeing tours of scenic places, etc.

Covering so many scenarios, it mainly relies on the five systems, three hubs, and a set of tool chains behind it. Among them, the top five systems include a 360 degree blind spot perception system, a non-driving system. self-developed crew and a unique security officer.administrationSystem, 5G + V2X vehicle display system and innovative online carpooling system. The three centers include a 5G + data center, an open interface center, and an efficient operations center. A set of toolchains refers to R&D and implementation tools, such as hardware tagging, high-precision map adaptation, and simulation systems.

These functions canWarrantyThe efficiency and safety of unmanned driving deployment. Let’s take the 360 ​​degree blind spot detection system as an example. Unlike cars, there are more blind spots around the bus body that cannot be covered by sensors. Whether the sensor solution can detect blind spot detection determines if the bus is safe to drive on public roads in cities. Qingzhou Zhihang’s self-developed sensor solution has a maximum sensing distance of 200 meters, which can ensure 360-degree perception without blind spots. Currently, it is one of the few home minibus detection systems that can actually detect the full range. And it adopts an integrated design, which is convenient for quick deployment, has a simpler appearance, and is integrated with the body.

　　Fleet size will exceed 100 next year, making Robobus more suitable for China

“The size of Qingzhou Zhihang’s fleet is expected to exceed 100 next year, and this fleet size is not bought by burning money, but byclientReal needs. Qingzhou Zhihang Co-Founder and CEO Yu Qian said: “In the context of new infrastructure and smart cities, whether it is a manned minibus or an unmanned minibus, it is a microcirculation bus on public roads. The microcirculation bus is a new category and a new species. It belongs toCar rentalVery good complementary shape in the middle. With the development of rail transit in China, many people will find it inappropriate to take a taxi and walk a long distance after leaving rail transit. It takes a long time to catch a traditional bus and there are few stations that cannot keep up with the demand. “

After Qingzhou Zhihang announced the normal operation of unmanned buses in China, foreign autopilot companies recently launched unmanned minibuses, and many domestic companies announced the development of Robobus. . . . . . Various industry news seems to herald a new trend: Next year will be the year of the outbreak of open road unmanned minibuses.

“In fact, the Robobus road will lead to a greatmarketIt is very likely that the robotaxi will eventually follow the same path and merge at a certain point. “Yu Qian explained:” If all the taxis are unmanned, when most of the roads are unmanned taxis,costIt will likely drop very low, which also means that the road will be more congested. If you want to meet the traffic demand, you will inevitably move towards the interchange Car sharing in major national cities nowServiceAlready verypopularAnd the minibus shape can bring a more spacious and comfortable travel experience. Therefore, Robobus and Robotaxi can reach the same end in different ways, and they will be widely used in the form of shared unmanned minibuses. “

In Yu Qian’s view, two years ago, China’s autonomous driving companies were closely following Google. At that time, the concept of vehicle-road synergy had not been realized.to acceptEverybody is mimicking Google’s search for extreme intelligence by bike and exploring scenarios like unmanned taxis. But today, two years later, the China Autonomous Driving Company has taken a completely different path and is using this new highway to change lanes and overtake.

In terms of landing scenarios, the industry also recognizes that Robobus, which meets public travel needs, may be more suitable for China.Because Robobus combines the advantages of fixed routes with low and medium speeds, the priority for multi-person travel rights and the deployment of 5G-based vehicle-road coordination, etc., can also be used as a city bus to improve services and quickly traindealClosed loop.Like China’s well-developed high-speed train, subway and bus network, Robobus brings efficiency and safety to public travel.Good handlingServices.

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