IAA 2021: Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes as a robot cab
AUTONOMOUS DRIVING The all-electric robot cab based on the Ioniq 5 is the first commercial vehicle from partners Motional and Hyundai. It will be used as part of the driverless ride-hailing service from 2023. Motional, a specialist in autonomous driving, and Hyundai have unveiled the robotaxi based on the Ioniq 5. Based on the all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5, the [...]
Motional, a specialist in autonomous driving, and Hyundai have unveiled the robotic cab based on the Ioniq 5.
Based on the all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5, the robot cab is Level 4 automation, meaning it can safely drive without a driver. Motional plans to start transporting passengers with the automated cab in 2023 as part of a partnership with Lyft.
The system includes machine learning operations
The vehicle's sensor technology is clearly visible from the outside. The cab is equipped with more than 30 sensors that enable safe 360-degree monitoring, high-resolution images and the detection of objects at a great distance in different driving situations.
The system also includes machine learning processes that have been taught on the basis of data collected from the real world and enable the vehicle to handle challenging driving situations safely.
Relax and talk during the ride
Based on the Electric Global Modular Platform, the interior of the Ioniq 5 robotaxi offers plenty of space for working, relaxing or talking while driving. In addition, there are a number of interfaces that allow passengers to interact with the vehicle while driving.
Designed from the outset as a driverless vehicle, the Ioniq 5 robotaxi was developed as part of the collaboration between Motional and the Hyundai Motor Group. Both companies worked hand in hand throughout the development phase and contributed their respective expertise: Motional in autonomous driving and Hyundai in R&D and global vehicle production.
Integration of brain and from the vehicle
As a result of the development in partnership, a seamless integration of the vehicle's brain and body resulted. The hardware and autonomy components combine to ensure safe autonomous operation.
Functions such as navigation, steering, braking and energy supply are redundantly designed to ensure a smooth ride at all times. Motional and Hyundai are presenting the vehicle to the public for the first time at the IAA Mobility in Munich.
