Autonomous service vehicles gaining ground

Future of mobility could be a reality sooner than thought, with industrial and civic uses likely to be implemented first

Large-scale commercial use of self-driving technologies could become a reality sooner than expected, as tech companies are promoting their use in public service sectors.

Last year, Chinese internet search giant Baidu Inc launched seven autonomous urban maintenance vehicles in partnership with Beijing Environmental Equipment Co, a subsidiary of Beijing Environmental Hygiene Group.

 

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