Robotaxi.
Welcome to the future of autonomous electromobility.
Self-driving cars used to be the kind of thing we only saw in sci-fi movies – but not anymore. Now we can look forward to riding in self-driving IONIQ 5-based robotaxis in cities around the world – starting in Las Vegas in 2023.
Inspired by humans
Putting people at the heart of the robotaxi experience.
"Hyundai Motor has evolved its IONIQ 5, a battery electric vehicle built on its EV-dedicated platform, into a platform for fully autonomous vehicles."
Woongjun Jang - Head of the autonomous driving center, Hyundai Motor Company
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Safe autonomous operation.
To make the robotaxi a reality, Hyundai equipped the all-electric IONIQ 5 with an array of software and hardware that includes a combination of cameras, radars, and LiDAR – for safe and secure autonomous operation in diverse driving environments.
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Interior
Based on Hyundai’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the IONIQ 5 robotaxi’s interior provides passengers with a spacious, comfortable place to work, relax or socialise during rides. The interior also features a passenger-focused human-machine interface to allow riders to intuitively interact with the taxi while in transit.
Sustainability
More freedom of mobility. Less congestion & emissions.
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Reduce traffic congestion.
Considering the rise of mega cities around the world, electric robotaxis will help conserve energy and reduce traffic congestion before it gets worse.
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Less accidents.
Autonomous technology will greatly improve the safety of our roads by potentially reducing accidents, in the process helping to save lives.
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Less greenhouse gas emissions.
The more all-electric robotaxis like IONIQ 5 are on the road, the more they can absorb the mobility demand in cities, resulting in less tailpipe emissions in urban areas.
Safety
Bringing the best driver behaviors to self-driving.
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Over 30 sensors for safe operation.
IONIQ 5 robotaxi elegantly integrates over 30 sensors, including cameras, radar and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to provide robust 360-degree perception, high-resolution images and ultra-long range object detection for safe autonomous operation. By making the self-driving technology visible, it says to the world: “I’m well-equipped to take you where you want to go, safely”.
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The 5 levels of autonomous driving.
Did you know there are five levels of autonomous driving that have been defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers? The IONIQ 5-based robotaxi has already achieved Level 4.
Level 1 - Driver Assistance. Cruise control & lane departure warnings
Level 2- Partial Automation. Parking & navigating stop-and-go traffic
Level 3- Conditional Automation. Drives autonomously under certain conditions
Level 4 - High automation. Vehicle performs all driving tasks under specific circumstances
Level 5 - Full automation. Vehicle performs all driving tasks under all conditions
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Rigorous real-world road testing.
To prepare for mass commercialisation, we’ve tested the robotaxi in thousands of challenging and unpredictable scenarios on both closed courses and public roads in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Singapore. And, in Las Vegas, we’ve conducted over 100,000 public rides with overwhelming customer satisfaction and zero at-fault incidents.
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Careful driving habits built in.
Think of the way good drivers look out for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Or the way conscientious drivers make way for ambulances. And how careful drivers yield to oncoming traffic before turning left and remind you to buckle your seatbelt. All these considerations are integrated into the robotaxi’s human-centric operation.
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