Hongsoft Group: Awoda Autonomous Sanitation Vehicle
Recently, the Fundamental Science Division of Autonomous Driving Technology at Hongsoft Group unveiled the Awoda Autonomous Sanitation Vehicle. Supported by government initiatives, Awoda has been piloted in five major cities—Beijing, Shanghai, Hefei, Taiyuan, and Changsha—for on-site road tests. These tests aimed to refine the vehicle’s system code and hardware design. After passing the road tests and receiving approval from sanitation authorities, Awoda has officially entered the market.
Pony.ai: Seventh-Generation Toyota bZ4X Robotaxi Concept Car
On November 5, Pony.ai and Toyota unveiled their co-developed bZ4X Robotaxi Concept Car alongside an immersive autonomous driving VR experience. The bZ4X Robotaxi features the L2 T-PILOT intelligent driving assistance system, developed from 20 billion kilometers of “zero-accident” data. Its Pre-Collision Safety (PCS) System operates independently of the autonomous driving system during emergencies, enhancing stability and reliability for safer autonomous operations.
VSTC: Autonomous Patrol Vehicle
VSTC has launched an intelligent drive-by-wire platform vehicle, the Autonomous Patrol Vehicle, to support both research and educational needs for autonomous applications. This vehicle can collaborate with property security and management personnel for 24-hour indoor and outdoor patrol tasks. It offers two modes of control: manual remote driving and autonomous driving.
KOKOBOTS: S76 Commercial Steam Carpet Cleaning Robot
On November 18, KOKOBOTS S76, a commercial-grade steam carpet cleaning robot, made its global debut. The robot specializes in deep-cleaning carpets, removing stubborn stains and debris.
Equipped with steam technology and an autonomous driving system, the S76 achieves double the cleaning efficiency. Steam-cleaning mode eliminates embedded dirt, stains, and allergens while preserving the carpet’s softness and color. The pre-treatment steam mode penetrates and loosens adhered grime for tougher debris for enhanced cleaning results. It automatically dispenses specialized carpet cleaning agents and defoamers, effectively removing odors and bacteria.
Ascento AG: Ascento Guard 2.0—Second-Generation Outdoor Autonomous Patrol Robot
The Ascento Guard 2.0 is a two-wheeled robot designed to tackle complex terrain during inspection tasks. Its standout features include upgraded cameras and a spotlight system with three times the brightness of its predecessor. The robot is also equipped with a larger battery pack, enabling up to 8 hours of continuous operation.
Indian University: Electric Autonomous Vehicle
On November 22, the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) announced the development of an electric autonomous vehicle. This vehicle can navigate routes autonomously between two points and incorporates advanced collision avoidance mechanisms. It is equipped with cutting-edge technologies, including 3D LiDAR, depth cameras, GPS, and an Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS). Additionally, it supports open natural language command interpretation and execution.
Superdimension Technology: UGV-M300 Unmanned Vehicle Development Platform
The UGV-M300 is a cutting-edge research platform for scientists and developers of unmanned vehicles. Designed for professional research and development, it is based on the Ardupilot firmware and ROS (Robot Operating System).
The platform integrates open-source flight control systems, NVIDIA edge computers, stereo cameras, RTK, LiDAR, and other high-precision sensors. It supports various advanced functionalities, including single and multi-waypoint navigation, AI vision applications, 3D LiDAR mapping, and obstacle avoidance.
TOSUN: TM2101 GPS-to-CAN FD Module
To address the rapid development of autonomous driving technologies, TOSUN has launched the TM2101 GPS-to-CAN/CAN FD Module. This module converts GPS and IMU data into CAN/CAN FD messages, enabling the integration of location, acceleration, and attitude information into any CAN/CAN FD system.
The TM2101 supports applications in-vehicle systems, autonomous driving, precision navigation, and fleet management, ensuring real-time, accurate data for positioning and motion tracking. With the TSMaster software, users can configure message IDs, positioning, and IMU data, export corresponding DBC files, or load DBC files for data parsing.
