#navia #driverless #vehicle #induction #recharging A self-driving shuttle at the service of urban mobility Navia is an innovative mobility solution: a robotic driverless electric vehicle carrying up to eight passengers. Navia@EPFL-35Navia has been designed to complement conventional transport (public or private) by taking care of the “last mile” (and the first). ”Public transport is not enough on its own. We have to think of ways of getting around that are accessible and near at hand. The aim is to improve mobility by thinking beyond traditional layouts and the private car.” Pierre Lefèvre, CEO, Induct Traveling on its own at a maximum speed of 12.5 mph, the shuttle carries people independently and in complete safety, thanks to its onboard lasers and sensors that enable it to avoid obstacles in its path, or to stop if it detects a pedestrian. NAVIA is equipped with laser range finders, cameras and a software package developed by INDUCT that allows it to move autonomously and safely in any environment. The propulsion system uses Lithium-Polymer batteries and a 15” instant induction recharging system at each stop.
Posted on: Sat, 01 Feb 2014 07:20:26 +0000
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