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FPT Software allowed to pilot self-driving car

The Ministry of Transport has approved FPT Software Co Ltd’s proposal for a pilot programme to operate a self-driving car around Sai Gon Hi-tech Park.
FPT Software allowed to pilot self-driving car ảnh 1FPT Software Co Ltd will be allowed to operate a self-driving car around the Sài Gòn Hi-tech Park. (Source: vov.vn )

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Ministry of Transporthas approved FPT Software Co Ltd’s proposal for a pilot programme to operate aself-driving car around Sai Gon Hi-tech Park.

In a letter to the company, the ministry saidthat it encouraged and supported the pilot programme because it is in step withglobal technology trends and the Government’s Industry 4.0 strategy. Theministry asked the company to ensure safety during the programme.

To conduct the pilot programme, the ministry askedthe company to work with different companies in the park to set up a detailedplan for the vehicle. The FPT Company must bear the responsibility for trafficsafety and supervision.

The company also has the responsibility ofreporting to the ministry results of the pilot programme and plans to resolveany problems resulting from its use on public roads after receiving approvalfrom relevant organisations, according to the letter from the ministry.

According to Pham Minh Tuan, General Director ofFPT Software Co Ltd, at the beginning of 2016, the company founded FPT GlobalAutomotive (FGA), tasked with developing automotive applications with threemain parts, including self-propelled automobiles, safety systems and leisuresystems.

So far FGA has 2,000 workers, enough to work onall of the self-driving car’s functions.

After a year of research, the companysuccessfully operated the vehicle around company headquarters in the Sai GonHi-tech Park.

The car can reach speeds of 25kph, turn left andright, apply its brakes and avoid obstacles.

The company will continue to use the automobileinside the hi-tech park with a supervisor.

The pilot programme will help complete thedesign of the car, including the steering wheel, brakes and fuel system.-VNS/VNA
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