Guizhou-made autonomous vehicle draws global attention at Turin Auto Show

Guizhou-made Robobus operates on the street of Turin, Italy. [Photo/Guizhou Daily]

At the 2024 Turin Auto Show, held in the northern Italian city, a six-seat autonomous vehicle, the Robobus, captured worldwide attention with its innovative design and cutting-edge autonomous driving technology.

The Turin Auto Show, with its century-long history, is a trendsetter in international automotive design. This year's event attracted over 40 global car manufacturers and more than 500,000 visitors.

Developed by Pix Moving, an intelligent technology company based in the Guiyang National High-tech Industrial Development Zone in Southwest China's Guizhou province, the Robobus features a symmetrical design with no distinct front or rear.

The vehicle comprises an autonomous driving chassis and a passenger cabin, eliminating traditional components like a driver's cabin, steering wheel, and pedals. Instead, it boasts an interactive display screen for real-time vehicle data and a suite of entertainment features.

In May, Pix Moving signed a partnership agreement with Tecnocad, an Italian mobility solutions provider. Robobus has already secured one of Turin's first licenses for testing and operating autonomous vehicles on public roads.

"The shuttle has been undergoing trial runs around Turin, with successful progress. We plan to expand testing across Europe starting next month," said Stefano Chini, chief operating officer

of Tecnocad.

Chini is optimistic about the autonomous vehicle's market potential. He sees it as a solution that aligns with the global shift towards green transportation and represents a new mode of shared mobility for urban and off-road environments.