Taiwan’s self-driving minibus unveiled for test run

Radio Taiwan International
Date: 24 September, 2019
By: Jake Chen

WinBus, a self-driving minibus developed in Taiwan, was unveiled in southern Taiwan on Tuesday for its first test run and media tour. The bus is set to be put to use in the fourth quarter of the year.

During its test run, the bus drove from the Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) in Chiayi’s Lukang Township to the nearby Taiwan Glass Gallery. Along the way, the bus showcased it ability to brake when a pedestrian suddenly walks in front of it, and reduce its speed when vehicles in front of it slow down. 

The team at ARTC spent little over a year to develop the bus. They’ve equipped the bus with multiple 3D and 2D radars as well as a Global Positioning System to help it monitor its surroundings with an accuracy rate of more than 95%.     [FULL  STORY]