Chinese company Didi Global recently held a virtual event innovative robotaxis concept car “Didi Neuronintroduced the. This futuristic vehicle can help carry luggage and pick up items like water bottles. passenger experience with robotic arms aims to develop.
Didi Autonomous Driving Manager Meng Xing showcased the eye-catching blue and white vehicle that is part of Didi’s ambitious plan to develop its own robotaxis in collaboration with local Chinese automakers. The company uses these autonomous vehicles operational until 2025 aims to be.
Meng Xing emphasized Didi’s commitment to local production, “We hope they will be produced domestically. We hope that the supply chain is controllable and that even 90% of the key components in it can be produced domestically.” said.
The Didi Neuron concept car provides more space for passengers by eliminating the need for the driver’s seat. Robotic arms, the most prominent featurehighlights Didi’s commitment to providing innovative and useful services. The company also unveiled a lidar sensor and a car computing device at the event, nearly two years after Didi overcame regulatory challenges. autonomous driving showcased its advances in technology.
Didi’s journey to autonomous vehicles in 2016 started. Since then, its AV units have attracted significant investments from firms such as IDG Capital and Guotai Junan. The company currently provides self-driving cars in certain areas of Shanghai and Guangzhou through its main app and is owned by Geely. Swedish automaker Volvo supplies Didi’s autonomous fleet.
However, Didi has faced some hurdles in recent years. In 2021, the company faced a cybersecurity investigation after it began a US stock listing against the wishes of Chinese regulators, which led to the removal of 25 mobile apps from app stores and the suspension of new user registration. Later, Didi left New York and was fined $1.2 billion for data security breaches. Fortunately, the company was allowed to resume new user registrations in January.