Hyundai Motor·Kia Autonomous Driving Robot
Utilizing Police Agency Traffic Signal Information Sharing System
Robot Independently Verifies Traffic Lights Additionaly
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia's autonomous delivery robot Dalidelivery (Photo by Hyundai Motor Company and Kia)
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia's autonomous delivery robot has successfully recognized traffic signals and crossed a crosswalk.
On the 9th, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia announced that they successfully demonstrated the autonomous delivery robot crossing a crosswalk in front of Bugok Police Substation in Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do, with the participation of officials from the National Police Agency, Korea Road Traffic Authority, and Uiwang City.
The demonstration involved Hyundai Motor Company and Kia's autonomous delivery robot "Dali Delivery" recognizing signal information through integration with the traffic system and safely crossing the crosswalk.
Following the revision and enforcement of the Road Traffic Act and the Intelligent Robot Development and Distribution Promotion Act last year, outdoor mobile robots that have obtained operation safety certification and insurance now have the same rights as pedestrians. This demonstration was the first instance of a robot crossing a crosswalk using traffic signal information since the related laws were amended.
With the government-level real-time traffic signal information sharing system now operational, it is expected that autonomous robot-based outdoor delivery services will become possible anywhere nationwide starting with this demonstration.
For this technology demonstration, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia linked the Robotics Lab's robot control system with the National Police Agency's "Real-time Traffic Signal Collection and Provision System" and completed the development of technology to control the robot according to traffic signals.
Based on the traffic signal information integrated with the control system, the robot is guided along the optimal route by pre-calculating the traffic light's blinking sequence and waiting times to reduce travel time. The robot then autonomously navigates the route by avoiding people or obstacles using autonomous driving technology. Simultaneously, it crosses the crosswalk following instructions from the control system.
Additionally, the robot control system is designed to manage multiple robots simultaneously. Even when several robots operate concurrently, they can freely expand operations by checking signal information and crossing intersections without issues.
Besides linking with signal information, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia's autonomous delivery robot Dali Delivery uses AI vision technology installed on the robot to independently verify on-site signal information once more. This means that even if there is an error in the signal system, the robot can confirm the traffic light information on-site by itself.
Furthermore, it features four PnD (Plug and Drive) modules that enable natural avoidance movements and optimal cornering along the route. It is also equipped with two LiDAR units and four camera modules to accurately perceive the surroundings.
A representative from Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Robotics Lab stated, "Building an intelligent robot society requires the establishment of foundational infrastructure. Through continuous cooperation with the government, we will ensure that everyone can safely use robot technology and contribute to enhancing social convenience."
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