U Power Limited has launched an AI-based, autonomous, unmanned battery-swapping logistics vehicle to meet the rapidly growing global demand for last-mile logistics delivery. The vehicle, which has undergone road testing, marks a key milestone in U Power’s comprehensive electrification strategy for sustainable logistics operations. It achieves full coverage of autonomous battery swapping and self-driving capabilities in long-haul, regional, and last-mile delivery scenarios.
Li Jia, the founder and CEO of U Power, states that delivery vehicles often need to operate continuously for 24 hours under high-intensity conditions. This necessitates fully autonomous driving and energy replenishment capabilities in electric logistics vehicles. The company states that integrating autonomous driving technology with the UOTTA automated battery-swapping system is the optimal solution for achieving fully automated, unmanned operations.
Li Jia argues that current autonomous logistics vehicles rely on manual plug-in charging for energy replenishment, making truly unmanned operations impossible. However, with UOTTA battery-swapping technology and deep AI integration, the system has achieved self-adaptive autonomous battery swap station matching in terms of perception, decision-making, and control mechanisms. “This has enabled the complete automation and unmanning of electric vehicle battery swap stations, ultimately achieving unmanned energy replenishment for autonomous vehicles and creating the world’s first fully autonomous new-energy vehicle operating solution,” Li Jia said.
U Power’s autonomous battery-swapping logistics vehicle employs an AI algorithm system based on convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture to process multi-sensor data streams. This generates real-time path planning and decision-making, enhancing the vehicle’s emergency response capabilities in unexpected road situations. Additionally, the product’s data interface and cloud platform can integrate with various logistics enterprises and park systems, thereby improving transportation efficiency.
“We have already initiated contact with prominent logistics companies in multiple markets, including Hong Kong, Thailand, Mexico, Peru, and Portugal, to jointly promote the comprehensive application of autonomous logistics vehicles with self-operating battery swap capability and supporting solutions,” Li Jia added. “Through continuous technological innovation and market expansion, we will meet the green logistics transportation needs of various industry clients, providing robust momentum for low-carbon, sustainable development.
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