JiDU’s ROBO-01 mass production version on display

On September 5, a disguised test car on a street in Beijing was recorded by observers. Judging from details such as its outline and headlights, it can be determined that this is the mass production version of ROBO-01, the first model produced by JiDU, local auto media outlet Chedongxi reported. September 5.

Last year, Baidu and Geely created a joint venture called JiDU. This summer, JiDU released the concept version of its first model, ROBO-01, with special designs such as double doors and a flip-up lidar.

Previously, JiDU said the ROBO-01 concept car had 90% similarity to its final production version. Due to limitation of laws, regulations, cost and technology, some advanced designs used for concept cars will be discontinued.

It can be seen from the recently exposed video that the biggest difference between the test car and the concept car is the return of the B-pillar. In the concept version of the ROBO-01, the front door adopts a wing design of butterfly and the rear door adopts a trolley-type design. The opening and closing angles of the front and rear doors are relatively large, and the vehicle adopts the B-pillarless design, which makes the whole cabin look integrated for easy passenger entry and exit. of the vehicle.

On the test vehicle, the B pillar returned. As to whether the rear door is opened backwards, it is still impossible to confirm from the video. In addition, the front auxiliary driving camera on the side of the vehicle also adopts the same layout as Tesla, which can better reduce the drag coefficient and provide a better side view.

Another big difference between the concept car and the test car pictured this time is that the latter is equipped with physical mirrors, as current laws and regulations do not allow the sale of vehicles without physical mirrors.

The concept car’s flip-up lidar is also gone. Previously, on the ROBO-01 concept car, two lidars were located on both sides of the front hood, and it adopted a flip-up design. According to the actual video shot by netizens, although the front hood of the test car is covered with black cloth, the overall surface is relatively flat without any bulge.

In terms of interior decoration, the most likely change is the telescopic steering wheel, which is also due to current laws and regulations.

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JiDU’s ROBO-01 inherits Baidu’s full set of capabilities and security system Apollo’s high-level automated driving, and it has been reintegrated, developed and verified for mass production and consumers. When the vehicle is delivered, users can enjoy high-level auxiliary driving functions immediately, without waiting for OTA upgrade.