Incheon Airport tests an unmanned shuttle service
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Incheon International Airport said Sunday that it has successfully tested a self-driving shuttle bus becoming the first Korean airport to do so. The test took place inside its long-term parking lot on Friday, where a driverless bus ran 2.2 kilometers at a speed of 30 kph.
“The test route has lots of curved lanes and is frequently interrupted by other cars … We have seen that autonomous driving is possible,” the airport said.
The shuttle bus used in the test has been developed by Korean companies, including KT and Unmanned Solution. It is the country’s first driverless vehicle to obtain a temporary driving license. Last month, the airport signed a memorandum of understanding with KT to cooperate in autonomous driving. It plans to introduce a detailed plan for various self-driving car services.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which Korean companies developed the self-driving shuttle bus used in the test?
Which Korean companies developed the self-driving shuttle bus used in the test?
The self-driving shuttle bus tested by Incheon International Airport was developed by several Korean companies. These companies include KT and Unmanned Solution, according to the airport's statement.
Q.What is the significance of this test for self-driving vehicles in Korea?
What is the significance of this test for self-driving vehicles in Korea?
This test marks a marker as the shuttle bus used is the first driverless vehicle in South Korea to be granted a temporary driving license. This suggests progress in regulatory aspects for autonomous driving.
Q.What were the conditions of the test route for the self-driving shuttle bus?
What were the conditions of the test route for the self-driving shuttle bus?
The test route was set up in the airport's long-term parking lot and presented specific challenges. It featured numerous curved lanes and frequent interruptions from other vehicles, testing the bus's adaptability.
Q.Has Incheon International Airport partnered with any company on autonomous driving initiatives?
Has Incheon International Airport partnered with any company on autonomous driving initiatives?
Yes, Incheon International Airport signed a memorandum of understanding with KT last month. This agreement outlines their cooperation in the field of autonomous driving technologies and services.
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