Smart Mobility
Smart Autonomous EV Charging Robot
A smart charging system integrates mobile robot, battery pack, chargers and robotic arm for EV charging. The system can be flexibly deployed to any car parks, with the mobile application the smart system can enable each parking space to provide charging function to an EV with a relative low cost.
Departure Alert System for Minibuses
The system integrated with sensors, thermal cameras on both inside and outside of the minibus door to monitor the surroundings before a passenger boarding and after alighted, thus reducing the potential incidents caused by pinching the passenger’s clothes or rucksack etc. It also warns the driver for those unseated passengers before minibus departing.
Crane Position Monitoring System
It is a monitoring system to detect crane position height and width position of a crane on a truck. The system alerts driver when the crane is over the limits regulated by the local law that would affect the road safety, such as collision with footbridges or overhead lines.
Pilot Project of 5G-enabled Autonomous People Mover Service in a Residential Park
Hong Kong Automotive Platforms and Application Systems (“APAS”) R&D Centre , is going to launch the first “Pilot Project of 5G-enabled Autonomous People Mover Service in a Residential Park”. The Autonomous Platform ( “AP”) will be driven in clockwise direction inside Fairview Park, which resident can enjoy an additional transportation options in the residential area.
Fault Tolerant Steer-by-Wire System
Fault Tolerant Steer-by-Wire System is a technology developed for autonomous driving. SbW replaced the mechanical linkages between the steering wheel and the steering rack mechanism with the linkage of sensors, controllers and electrically controlled actuators. The creation of SbW is based on intelligent digital model, which can optimise steering related parameters to provide a personalised and natural steering experience to users.
In order to fulfil the safety requirements, electrically controlled actuator is designed with fault tolerant feature. 2 magnetically, mechanically and thermally isolated windings were built in the steering motor, if either of the windings break down due to short circuit or open circuit, the steering function is guaranteed to ensure the vehicle can still pull off safely to the hard shoulder under an emergency situation.
Autonomous Driving R&D Platform
The Autonomous Driving R&D Platform is equipped with robust drive-by-wire capability, Artificial Intelligence platform, HD cameras and 3D LiDAR. A 5G receiver is installed on the platform by CMHK, enabling it to be controlled through 5G signal. It is built with multiple levels of operational redundancy, putting functional safety as top priority. At any point, the driver can regain full control.
Autonomous Driving Simulation Development Platform Using Hong Kong Traffic Environment
User can use a simple and intuitive user interface to simulate complex road conditions of Hong Kong into a simulator with customisable realistic scenes. Users can also arbitrarily construct various scenes for testing autonomous driving algorithms. The sensors will collect data and fused with the synthetic data of the virtual object to accomplish the autonomous driving simulation development platform using Hong Kong traffic environment.
Roadside LiDAR and V2X Technologies
Due to the limitations of an autonomous vehicle’s sensing and perception system, such as limited detection range and sensor blind spots, the ability of autonomous driving to respond to unexpected situations is still intensively concerned. With considerations on cost and safety, an active safety control system with roadside LiDAR based on perception system will become necessary for the scaling up and commercialisation of autonomous vehicle.
Thermal Imaging System
Through processing the data collected by infrared cameras and LiDAR with the sensor fusion technology, pedestrians and vehicles can be detected and identified effectively. At the same time, the distance between vehicles and objects will be calculated to improve the reliability of real-time obstacle and environment recognition, so to enhance the autonomous driving safety.
Autonomous E-tractor Assessment
The autonomous E-tractor equipped with 2 sets, total of 8 high-definition cameras and 3 optical radars, which is safer and smoother than traditional manual driving. This project was extensively tested by APAS to ensure the quality, safety and stability of the tractor, and function properly in the dedicated area of Hong Kong International Airport. The tests cover a variety of situations which is possible to encounter in the daily operation, such as crossing curved roads, merging lanes, tunnels or roundabouts. APAS provided professional recommendations and assessment reports about the satisfaction on both functional and safety requirements.
Autonomous Delivery Mover (MiniMover)
The Autonomous Delivery Mover, MiniMover, is equipped with an advanced sensor suite. Through the technologies of deep learning and sensor fusion, MiniMover is capable of planning suitable path with collision avoidance of stationary or moving obstacles in a crowded and dynamic environment. Moreover, Minimover can take loft rides and passthrough doors autonomously by communicating with elevators and doors.
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is developed to enhance on-road safety and driving experience. The system helps to avoid collisions and accidents by image detection technology that alerts the driver of potential problems on road. The 3 systems in ADAS include: Vehicle Collision Avoidance System, Lane Change Assist & Blind Spot Detection System and Pedestrian Warning and Protection System.