Navia (vehicle) explained

The Navia is an electric 10-passenger[1] robo-driven vehicle made by France's Induct Technology. It operates at a maximum speed of 20 km/h (12.5 mph), using four lidar ("light detection and ranging") units, along with stereoscopic optical cameras, to generate a real-time 3D map of its surroundings. It does not require rails, overhead lines or other road changes.[2]

It is being tested at campuses in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.[1]

Applications

Plans call for it to transport passengers between Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and JTC Corporation's CleanTech Park over a 2km (01miles) 2-km (1.2-mile) route. Passengers select their destination stop on a touchscreen display.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Navia - The first driverless vehicle introduced by Induct company - Sci/Tech - DNA . Dnaindia.com . 2013-10-22 . 2014-01-09.
  2. Web site: Singapore to try out driverless shuttle on public roads . Gizmag.com . 17 August 2013. 2013-08-19.