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Apollo Go a self-driving taxi service has introduced a new Robo-taxi in China. The “Apollo RT6” is a driverless taxi that can drive as well as a person with twenty years of driving experience.

What is Apollo Go?

Apollo Go is a self-driving taxi service in China. It uses Robo-taxi that drives itself. In addition, the taxis have a safety staff in either the driver or passenger seat.

A human safety driver must be present at all times in a self-driving vehicle in China because of the country’s regulations.

Fun facts about Apollo RT6!

  • Apollo RT6 is equipped with a total of 38 chips that detect light, sound, distance, and cameras.
  • The Robo-taxis has been tested in cities across China, including Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing.
  • It is an electric car with a steering wheel that can be taken off and put back on depending on the situation.
  • Thus if needed one could get additional space to add more seats or add other devices like a gaming console or a vending machine.
  • The RT6 is one of the most advanced cars. Its systems can work without a driver, but they need to have a full map loaded before they can do so.
  • From cruise control, which lets drivers drive without using their hands on the highway, there are different levels of technology.
  • Apollo RT6 has been tested in factories, warehouses, and other places where there is a lot of control.

Check out a short clip of an Apollo Go Robo-taxi. The video is shared by Youtube user ‘Baidu Inc.’.

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