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According to the Transport Department, HKSAR Government, Baidu, Inc. has won Hong Kong's first license to test self-driving vehicles in the city, as it expands its footprint outside the Chinese mainland. Baidu Apollo International Ltd was approved to conduct trials for 10 autonomous vehicles in North Lantau. The license will be valid from December 9, 2024 to December 8, 2029, with only 1 self-driving vehicle operating on specified road sections at a time in its first phase. And a backup operator stationed on board will take over control of the vehicle when required. Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing arm "Apollo Go" launched a cheap robotaxi model in May & aims to be profitable by next year. In April Baidu reached an agreement with Tesla to embed its maps into the automaker's self-driving systems in China. Statista brings insightful information "Where Can You Order a Robotaxi?"👇 https://lnkd.in/gnyqFwZw Competition to commercialize autonomous vehicles heats up. And self-driving taxis are being tested in parts of the world, their deployment is most advanced in the US & China. Waymo currently has over 700 self-driving taxis in the US. According to The Wall Street Journal, Baidu plans to launch its robotaxi service in Singapore, Hong Kong & the Middle East. #baidu #selfdrivingcars #transportation #hongkong #technology #industries #artificialintelligence #softwaredefinedvehicle #mobility #macroeconomics #asia #southeastasia #autonomoustaxis

🚕 Nearly a decade after Singapore began permitting trials of autonomous vehicles in 2015, progress in the sector, initially slow, is now gaining momentum. In 2020, Singapore claimed the top spot on KPMG’s 2020 Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index, outperforming 29 other countries, including the United States and China. ✍️ Story by Collins Eshiet https://lnkd.in/gtyRgF_r #AutonomousVehicles #Automotive #Robotaxi

Baidu scores first Hong Kong robotaxi license: Chinese tech giant Baidu is awarded a five-year license to test autonomous vehicles in Hong Kong. Baidu is already operating commercial robotaxi fleets in numerous cities in mainland China and it has signaled an intent to expand into other Asian markets in the near future. #electricvehicles #zeroemissions

Uber, in partnership with Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company WeRide, has launched its first international #robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. This #collaboration marks a significant milestone in Uber’s expansion into autonomous vehicle #technology, as the ride-hailing giant seeks to integrate advanced innovation into its global operations across ride-hail, delivery, and logistics sectors. https://lnkd.in/gDgaDZwA

Baidu has obtained a license to test its Apollo robotaxi service in Hong Kong, expanding its operations beyond mainland China. The approval allows Baidu Apollo International Ltd to conduct trials with 10 autonomous vehicles in North Lantau, effective from December 9, 2024, to December 8, 2029. Initially, only one self-driving car can operate at a time on designated road segments, with a backup operator onboard for safety. The Hong Kong government has been promoting autonomous vehicle use since 2017 but recently enabled broader public trials following new regulations enacted in March. This pilot license is the first issued under the updated laws and marks Baidu's first permit for testing autonomous vehicles outside of mainland China. Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service already operates in multiple Chinese cities, featuring over 400 vehicles in Wuhan alone. As competition intensifies in the autonomous technology sector, Baidu plans to expand its robotaxi service to international markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Middle East. #AI #China Want more analysis of major developments in AI, semiconductors, and cloud computing in Asia? Subscribe now to the Cognitive Asia newsletter--free of charge--at Substack https://lnkd.in/g4s6bqfi https://lnkd.in/gpSasYGQ

DHL Supply Chain has announced the first deployment of a totally autonomous vehicle in live airport traffic at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). https://ow.ly/oob650Usu9f #Airport #Transport #DHL #UnitedKingdom #Heathrow #LHR #AutonomousTechnology

DHL collaborates with Oxa on autonomous vehicle project at Heathrow The project builds on #DHL’s partnership with #Heathrow, through which the business has provided baggage #logistics and support services since 2020 DHL’s current baggage transfer service sees over 60,000 passenger bags moved each month between Heathrow terminals. The goal of the project is to meet this need autonomously.   Gavin Payne, director of engineering and baggage, Heathrow, said, "It was great to be able to support and join DHL, Oxa and the Heathrow team in achieving the first safe and significant step toward this vision. Working within the Baggage Strategic Partnership in this way is critical to our innovation journey and I am excited to see what comes next." Gavin Jackson, CEO, Oxa, commented, “We are delighted to partner with DHL in order to support the use of autonomous vehicles within airside operations at Heathrow and around the world – working towards fully automated airside logistics at scale.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eAcDSEjN #Aviation #Airlines #Airports #Passengers #Transportation #Technology #AviationIndustry #AirportDesign #Travel #Technology #PTExpoConf #ukimediaevents

Self-Driving Test by DHL Completed at Heathrow Pioneering Autonomous Logistics at Heathrow Airport! DHL Supply Chain has successfully completed a groundbreaking 14-day pilot of an autonomous vehicle (AV) at London’s Heathrow Airport, achieving approximately 807 miles of autonomous driving. This marks DHL's first deployment of an AV at Heathrow, aiming to enhance baggage logistics and inter-terminal transfers. Key Highlights: 👉 Pilot Overview: A Ford Mondeo equipped with technology from Oxa conducted a 14-day pilot at Heathrow Airport, covering 807 miles of autonomous driving. 👉Strategic Partnership: This project builds on DHL’s ongoing partnership with Heathrow, where DHL has been providing baggage logistics and support services since 2020. 👉Purpose and Goals: The AV pilot focused on airside operations, specifically inter-terminal baggage transfer across Heathrow’s four terminals, currently handling 60,000 bags monthly. 👉Technology Integration: The Ford Mondeo AV was fitted with an array of sensors and Oxa’s software stack, ensuring seamless integration into Heathrow’s complex airside environment. 👉Performance and Safety: Throughout the pilot, the AV operated autonomously with a safety monitor overseeing progress, successfully meeting all pre-set benchmarks and demonstrating reliable performance. 👉Future Plans: DHL aims to expand the use of autonomous vehicles for baggage transfer, including electric vans and tow tractors, and explore further automation opportunities at airports. Statements from Leaders: Dan Peacock, DHL: “Our priority is to deliver an exceptional service to our customers that meets their unique needs, and this project supports Heathrow by modelling an innovative solution which could really help drive capacity safely and sustainably.” Gavin Jackson, CEO of Oxa: “There are huge opportunities to modernize airport supply chains with intelligent, self-driving vehicles that improve the entire customer experience. We are delighted to partner with DHL in order to support the use of autonomous vehicles within airside operations at Heathrow and around the world – working towards fully automated airside logistics at scale.” Watch video here: https://lnkd.in/dzREgeUV Source: DHL #SelfDriving #AutonomousVehicles #HeathrowAirport #DHL #Oxa #UrbanMobility #LogisticsInnovation #SmartTransportation #AviationTech #EPTeckGmbH

Autonomous vehicles could really improve airport operations both on the airside and landside. Looks like great progress at LHR.