Hyderabad, Aug. 14 -- A major step for India's transport technology, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad/IIT-H) launched a driverless, fully autonomous electric bus on its campus. The project is a milestone moment in the nation's progress towards embarking on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sophisticated robotics in public mobility.

The driverless bus, which is a result of collaboration with a start-up in Hyderabad, is fitted with the latest sensors, high-definition cameras, LiDAR technology, and artificial intelligence-based navigation systems.

Features of the driverless bus

The vehicle can spot roadblocks, navigate routes, and adjust to changing traffic and weather conditions using these systems wi...