Panasonic is advancing empirical tests for the development of a small electric vehicle (EV) capable of fully autonomous driving. The technology uses image recognition technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to strive to complete development around 2020. Panasonic does not envisage selling the car itself, but instead aims to provide technology or accept design outsourcing for car manufacturers in the future. Automakers and IT companies at home and abroad are competing to develop autonomous vehicles, and the Japanese government has also listed them as key projects in economic growth strategies. Panasonic also hopes to cultivate automotive-related businesses such as car batteries, sensors, and cameras into profit growth points. Automatic Foam Soap Dispenser,Touchless Soap Dispenser,Auto Sensor Soap Dispenser,Hands Free Soap Dispenser,Wall Mounted Soap Dispenser Shenzhen Baidi Technology Co.,Ltd , https://www.szpaddy.com
The EV in the test was a small car for two people, basically running at a low speed of 40 kilometers per hour. It is currently envisaged to be used in a limited area such as a commercial facility.
A plurality of cameras and sensors are mounted on the vehicle to confirm the front, rear, left and right conditions and prevent collision. At the same time, the use of AI, satellite positioning system (GPS) and other technologies, and strive to achieve full automatic driving.
The prototype has started the driving test on the test road set in Yokohama City. In the middle of this year, the company headquarters in Osaka Prefecture will conduct tests in an environment close to the highway, and then consider driving on actual roads.
The person in charge of the company predicted that: "In addition to passenger cars, a wide range of technical applications such as agricultural tractors and loading and unloading trucks for logistics facilities can be envisaged."