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Huawei to test L3/L4 autonomous driving on public roads in China first,executive says
Huawei plans to test L3 semi-autonomous and L4 highly autonomous vehicles on public roads in China, aiming for commercialization of L3 this year and larger-scale adoption of L4 technology by 2026, pending regulatory approval.
Key points
- Huawei announces plans for L3 semi-autonomous vehicles on highways in 2023.
- Testing of L4 highly autonomous vehicles to begin on city streets in 2023.
- L3 vehicles allow human drivers to be on standby rather than constantly monitoring.
- Regulatory approval from Beijing is necessary for public access to this technology.
- Huawei's advancements include the release of the fourth-generation Qiankun ADS in April.
Why it matters
- This move aligns with global trends towards autonomous vehicle technology and smart transportation.
- Similar autonomous driving initiatives are being pursued by other companies like Tesla and Waymo.
- By 2025, increased adoption of AI technologies in automotive sectors is expected to revolutionize transportation.
Huawei's push towards autonomous vehicle technology exemplifies the rapid evolution of the automotive industry, potentially transforming transportation in China and influencing global trends by 2025.