[Explanation] Recently, the news that Baidu's self-driving taxi service was fully opened in Beijing attracted attention.
On the afternoon of October 13, the reporter came to the test section to take a taxi and experience the ride.
[Explanation] In the afternoon of the same day, the reporter saw in the vicinity of the Yichuang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Daxing District that there were self-driving vehicles shuttled in and out of traffic from time to time.
[Explanation] According to observations, the appearance of the self-driving taxi is no different from an ordinary car, with multiple sensors mounted on and around the body.
There is a screen in front of the passengers in the rear of the vehicle, which displays the operating status of the vehicle in real time, including information such as map and vehicle speed.
In the driver's seat, a safety officer accompanied him throughout the process.
[Concurrent] Baidu staff
There is a safety officer in our driver's seat, but he is mainly to help us, to be responsible for the safe operation of the entire vehicle, but the entire vehicle is in operation, it is actually automatic driving, the safety officer will not have any operation.
[Explanation] The reporter has found that during driving, the vehicle can autonomously identify pedestrians, vehicles, traffic lights and other information, and make accurate avoidance. When reaching the destination, it can automatically pull over and stop.
Ms. Ma also tried a two-kilometer ride that day. She told reporters that the driving process of the driverless taxi was smooth, and the experience was better than that of a human driver.
[Concurrent] Passenger Ms. Ma
It is the kind of feeling that takes good care of passengers. In fact, it is accelerating and decelerating, including the feeling of encountering red lights or avoiding traffic. First, it is not very slow, but its driving experience is still good. of.
[Explanation] According to reports, at present, the total length of test roads opened in Beijing is about 700 kilometers, covering dozens of sites in Yizhuang, Daoxiang Lake and other places. Citizens can call for autonomous driving through Baidu Maps, "Apollo Go" APP, and Baidu Mini Program Taxi and experience for free.
[Concurrent] Baidu staff
But at present we also have restrictions on policies and regulations, requiring residents between the ages of 18 and 60 to have a car-hailing experience. Our current operating period is from 10 am to (afternoon) 16:00, during which everyone can come. Have an experience.
Reporter Liu Chao reports from Beijing
Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]