Guiyang to open unmanned bus line

Guizhou province's first unmanned bus line, operated by Guizhou PIX Moving Intelligent Technology Co's Robobus, will open on May 4 and provide shuttle services for Huaxi University Town.

The Robobus in Huaxi University Town. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

The bus, which has completed over 6,000 kilometers of road testing, is equipped with ultrasonic radar and camera sensors to observe the surrounding environment and perceive complex road information in real time. It then processes this data through an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm. A safety officer onboard will take over immediately when needed.

Passengers aboard the Robobus. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

This Robobus already operates in multiple countries such as Spain, Italy, and Japan, offering between 3 and 10 kilometers of unmanned shuttle services to passengers in cities, scenic areas, and industrial parks.

The bus will depart from Huaxi University Town, pass through Guizhou Normal University, Guizhou Minzu University, and arrive at Guizhou Institute of Technology, covering a distance of 5 kilometers and taking 15 to 20 minutes, meeting the travel needs of the town's teachers, students, and surrounding residents.