[AutonomousVehicles] Mobileeye launching autonomous Robo Taxi service

[Cornelius Butler]

Hi Everyone,
Intel's Mobileeye division is starting an autonomous Robo taxi service next
year. Article link and text is below.

Article Link:
https://www.carscoops.com/2021/09/intels-mobileye-introduces-new-robotaxi-will-enter-service-next-year/

Article Text:
Intel’s Mobileeye has used the Munich Motor Show to unveil their
“road-ready” autonomous ride-hailing vehicle.

Based on the Nio ES8, the model has been equipped with 11 different
cameras, radar sensors and a variety of lidar units. They enable the
vehicle to see its surroundings and all of this information is processed by
the Mobileye Drive system, which features eight EyeQ 5 SoCs and is small
enough to fit in a compartment beneath the load floor.

Intel noted the system allows for SAE Level 4 autonomy and is the “first AV
to employ all features of the Mobility trinity, including the True
Redundancy sensing solution with cameras, radar and lidar sensors,
Mobileye’s crowd-sourced Roadbook AV map, and Responsibility-Sensitive
Safety driving policy.”

Speaking of redundancy, there are two different ‘layers’ of sensors that
operate independently. The cameras make up one layer, while radar and lidar
sensors make up the second layer. This should help to improve safety as
each layer can act as a backup for the other.

The robotaxi is slated to be used in a commercial ride-hailing service in
Munich and Tel Aviv starting next year. It will operate under the MoovitAV
brand, but German users will also be able to book a ride via the SIXT app.
Speaking of Germany, the initial launch there will be a test but the
company will commence commercial operations following regulatory approval.

While this particular robotaxi is based on the ES8, Intel noted the
Mobileye Drive system can be used in a variety of vehicles and is “perhaps
the most versatile self-driving solution available today.”
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