AutoX Launches Large Robotaxi Facility In Shanghai

Autonomous driving technology company AutoX has just launched a large robotaxi operations center in Shanghai, China.

AutoX currently operates facilities in San Jose, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai, while also running autonomous vehicle pilot programs in Shenzhen, San Jose, and Shanghai. The new operations center will serve as the largest data hub for self-driving car data in China.

The facility, referred to as a ‘Gigafactory’ by AutoX, houses tools for operating a large fleet of self-driving cars that collect petabytes of real-world data in Shanghai every week. The building also serves as a large data center with simulation cloud computers running 24/7.

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AutoX says the facility has 80,000 square feet of space and, as part of the company’s expansion in Shanghai, it has revealed that locals will soon be able to hail a ride from one of its RoboTaxis with a popular ride-hailing app (yet to be revealed). Every vehicle deployed by AutoX will undergo a vigorous safety checklist every morning to ensure the software and hardware modules are operating correctly.

Each AutoX test vehicle includes LiDAR sensors, cameras, radar sensors, and an internal central high-performance computer located between the trunk and the back seat.

“If calibration is needed, the vehicle will be placed on a car turntable, surrounded by 360 degrees of calibration panels. As it rotates, the vehicle’s internal software system will automatically calibrate its sensors, ensuring that all data collected on the road is accurate,” AutoX says.