"Mercedes" bus showed the drone of the future Bashny.Net

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the prototype of the bus of the future, equipped with autonomous control system. Conceived, tested by 20-kilometer bus route Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the Netherlands, called Future Bus.




The basis of the prototype went to the platform that is used in serial buses Citaro family. autonomous control system, called CityPilot, operates by a plurality of sensors, cameras, GPS module. The "Mercedes" noted that it is able to control the bus to the nearest centimeter. She is able to recognize traffic signals and the obstacles in its path, as well as yourself to dwell in the places of embarkation and disembarkation of passengers. The maximum speed at which the autopilot can work is 70 kilometers per hour.



Inside, Future Bus «Mercedes» posted futuristic seats, large information display on the ceiling, innovative ticketing reader and wireless charging for smartphones, located on the luggage racks. Handrails, on the idea of ​​design, its shape should resemble trees.



Salon with divided into three zones. The first is located behind the driver, and is called "service." The second is in the middle of the bus and is intended primarily for passengers traveling short distances. The third zone is located in the tail section and is a place to relax.


Exact terms of the emergence of unmanned buses on the roads are not called. The "Mercedes" believe that the spread of this type of transport depends on the growth of BRT-type roads. In total, the development of its Mercedes-Benz buses will invest up to 2020 $ 200 million.