French Partners Test Autonomous Shuttle Service
Navya Technology has begun testing its Arma autonomous shuttle bus in partnership with Keolis Group in Lyon, France.
Navya Technology has begun testing its Arma autonomous shuttle bus in partnership with Keolis Group in Lyon, France. Both companies are based in Paris.
The Arma electric bus, which was unveiled a year ago, has no steering wheel or foot pedals. It uses lidar, stereo cameras and global positioning sensors to map its surroundings. Navya has been developing the technology for 10 years.
The Lyon route covers one mile and includes five pre-set stops. There are no traffic lights, crosswalks or intersections on the route.
The bus can carry 15 people and has a top speed of 28 mph. During the tests, an operator is on board to answer questions and stop the vehicle if necessary.
Keolis, which is majority owned by the French National Railways Corp., operates Navya as part of Lyon’s public transportation system, which also includes conventional buses, trams and a subway system.
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