Xiaomi Auto is starting public test drives for its hands-free driving system this weekend. The new experience will be available at select company stores. This program allows customers to try the “end-to-end” assisted driving features in real-world conditions. The test drives will use the company’s SU7 and YU7 electric car models. This is the first time the public can try the system, which the company says offers “zero-intervention” capability in certain situations.
Key Takeaways
- Xiaomi is offering public test drives for its assisted driving technology.
- The demos start from select Xiaomi stores, beginning this weekend.
- The drives will feature the Xiaomi SU7 and YU7 electric vehicles.
- This is the first public trial of the “zero-intervention” system.
- The software is a new version trained on 10 million real-world video clips.
This new system is a major update to Xiaomi’s Xiaomi Pilot software. Previously, self-driving systems often used separate modules for seeing obstacles, making decisions, and planning the route. This new “end-to-end” version combines these jobs into one single model. It was trained using 10 million short video clips of real driving. The company states this makes the car drive more like an experienced human, handling acceleration and braking more smoothly.
Customers at the participating stores can take a ride in either an SU7 or the YU7. The system is designed to manage steering, speed, and obstacle avoidance on its own under specific conditions. Demonstrations will likely show the system’s ability to navigate city streets, handle traffic, and park automatically, similar to videos shown by the company. Reports suggest the YU7 model has higher computing power, which may provide a more refined experience.
Xiaomi, the popular electronics brand, entered the electric car market with the Xiaomi SU7 earlier this year. The car received a lot of attention for its design and tech features. The Xiaomi Pilot system is the official name for this driving-assistance technology. By offering these test drives directly from stores, Xiaomi is showing confidence in its system. It also gives potential buyers a direct way to understand the car’s abilities as it competes against other EV brands.
Public reaction to Xiaomi’s driving tech has been one of strong interest. Online forums and social media show videos of the SU7’s parking and navigation features. While many users are impressed, some industry watchers compare it to other established systems. This public test drive program is Xiaomi’s way to prove its system is reliable and capable for everyday use.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can I drive the car myself during this test drive?
A1: The program is focused on demonstrating the hands-free assisted driving features, where the car drives itself. A safety driver will be present.
Q2: What is the difference between the Xiaomi SU7 and YU7?
A2: Both are Xiaomi electric cars. Reports suggest the YU7 model may have higher computing power, offering a smoother assisted driving experience.
Q3: Is this a full self-driving (FSD) car?
A3: No. Like other systems on the market, Xiaomi Pilot is an Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS). The driver must always remain alert and be ready to take control.
Q4: Is this experience available in India?
A4: The initial launch is happening at select stores, likely starting in China where the cars are currently sold. Xiaomi has not announced plans for this test drive program in India yet.
Add Comment