U.K.transport operator Stagecoach and partners will test autonomous bus in Manchester, which could pave way for more driverless buses to be deployed by 2020

Briefing

U.K.transport operator Stagecoach and partners will test autonomous bus in Manchester, which could pave way for more driverless buses to be deployed by 2020

April 10, 2019

Briefing
  • Autonomous Bus Trial – U.K.transport operator Stagecoach, bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Ltd. (ADL), and technology company Fusion Processing will trial autonomous bus at Manchester bus depot
  • Technology Components – Include multiple sensors, such as radar, LIDAR, optical cameras and ultrasound, satellite navigation, and control and sensing system
  • Navigation Capabilities – Level 4 system can detect and avoid objects, in all weathers, 24/7, plus plan optimum path, as well as park and drive to bus wash
  • More Trials – Software used will pave way for another pilot in 2020 that will include fleet of five autonomous buses carrying passengers between Fife and Edinburgh
  • Human Assisted – U.K. regulation requires human driver to remain on board

Accelerator
Artificial Intelligence, Transportation and Mobility

Market Disruption
Innovation Partnerships

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices
Innovative Partnerships

Sector
Transportation and Logistics

Organization
Alexander Dennis Ltd., Fusion Processing

Source

Original Publication Date
March 18, 2019

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