This week, the automaker Fiat Chrysler realized in practice its desire not only to cooperate with Waymo in the development of "robobooms." Recall that the companies in the experiment jointly operate in Arizona park of 600 hybrid minivans Chrysler Pacifica, equipped with the necessary for automatic movement of equipment. Clients of such "robotaxi" are ordinary citizens of the state, and confidence in the movement is given to them sitting in the front row of test drivers. As noted by Reuters , the concern Fiat Chrysler announced cooperation with the alliance headed by Intel and BMW.
Together, partners strive not only to accelerate the development of a platform for robotic taxis, but also to share costs and risks. In addition to Fiat Chrysler, the alliance was joined by suppliers of auto components Delphi Automotive and Continental. Recall that Intel now owns and Mobileye - the Israeli developer of cameras and image recognition algorithms. Its components will be used by 100 prototypes of "robots", which by the end of the year will come to the US roads for testing. By common efforts, the consortium is going to experience about 40 prototypes from this year. Fiat Chrysler expects to release serial cars that can manage without human intervention, by 2021.
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