Meet Induct’s Navia Shuttle – World’s First Commercially Available Self-Driving Vehicle [CES 2014]
While many companies are atill, showing off their concept self-driving vehicles, Induct celebrates Navia shuttle, an electric and driverless vehicle which is available now in the USA. Navia shuttle is ofcourse, world’s first commercially available self-driving vehicle!
This robotic driverless electric vehicle can carry upto eight passengers.
” Public transport is not enough on its own. We have to think of ways of getting around that are accessible and near at hand. The aim is to improve mobility by thinking beyond traditional layouts and the private car. ” Pierre Lefèvre, CEO, Induct
The car can be used in public places like airports, college campuses, theme parks or sports arenas. After boarding the shuttle, passengers can set the destination place using the touch screen. The vehicle travels only at a speed less than 12.5 mph and uses onboard lasers, sensors, cameras and interprets a 3D perception to make sure moves in a clear place to avoid pedestrian collision.
” The Navia can navigate around any type of environment without needing guidance from infrastructure, unlike other solutions that have been developed in this market. ” Cyril Royere, Robotics Director, Induct
Being electric, Navia is silent and non-polluting. It costs about $250,000. Watch Navia Shuttle in action!