Baidu’s JiDu Teases Level 4 Self Driving Car
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Self-driving cars were invented by Google and the Google of China, Baidu, isn’t behind its American counterpart. It has created a new brand called JiDU which has announced plans for launching a self-driving car by 2023. They are calling it the robocar which will be fully unveiled at the Beijing auto show in April.
“JiDU has completed the visual and functional design of the Robocar concept car, which will make its debut in April as planned. Let’s set off towards an infinitely possible future together,” said Yiping Xia, CEO of JiDu.
In the teaser, one can easily see that the car is riddled with sensors that come out of its hood, almost like small turrets and they are retractable and hidden by flaps. The car also seems to have frameless doors that open outward.
The robocar maker has also revealed that it has specifically designed a new logo called the Pixel J which it claims is the first logo that has been designed specifically for an autonomous vehicle.
In China, autonomous cars are taking off as are robotaxi services. Already there is the Xpeng P5 which boasts some serious autonomous capabilities as it has become the world’s first production car with a LiDAR and has some advanced autonomous capabilities.
Apart from JiDu, Baidu also has the Apollo robotaxis which leverages the QNX operating system.
Questions & Answers
Q.When is Baidu's JiDU robocar expected to be fully unveiled?
When is Baidu's JiDU robocar expected to be fully unveiled?
The robocar is scheduled for its full unveiling at the Beijing auto show in April. JiDU has already completed the visual and functional design of this concept car, which will make its debut as planned during the event.
Q.What unique design features does the JiDU robocar appear to have?
What unique design features does the JiDU robocar appear to have?
The teaser shows the car features retractable sensors on its hood, which are hidden by flaps, resembling small turrets. Also, the robocar seems to be designed with frameless doors that open outwards, contributing to its distinct appearance.
Q.What is special about the new logo designed for the JiDU robocar?
What is special about the new logo designed for the JiDU robocar?
JiDU has created a new logo called the Pixel J. The company claims this specific logo is the first ever to be designed exclusively for an autonomous vehicle, setting it apart in the automotive industry.
Q.Besides JiDU, what other autonomous vehicle initiative does Baidu have?
Besides JiDU, what other autonomous vehicle initiative does Baidu have?
Beyond the JiDU brand, Baidu also operates the Apollo robotaxis service. This service notably uses the QNX operating system, indicating another significant venture into autonomous driving technology by the company.
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