LUTZ Pathfinder
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The LUTZ (Low-carbon Urban Transport Zone)[1] Pathfinder pod is part of the UK Government's Transport Systems Catapult Autodrive project, a GB£20 million project.[2]
Three pods will be tested initially in Milton Keynes during 2015 to ensure that they can comply with the Highway Code, and if successful a fleet of 40 will be rolled out.
Specification
The pod is a two-seater electric car with space for luggage. It has a limited top speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) and has a range of 40 miles (64 km) or can run for eight hours. The self-driving equipment includes 19 sensors, cameras, radar and Lidar. Users can hail them by using a smartphone app.[3]
The autonomous control software is developed by Mobile Robotics Group from University of Oxford.[4]
Partners
The Lutz Pathfinder pod has been developed by the UK Automotive Council, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and RDM Group.
