Asian Tech Press (SEP 01)-- According to Yonhap News Agency, Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 electric robotaxi is expected to hit U.S. roads in 2023.

Hyundai Motor 31 unveiled a rendering of the IONIQ 5-based robotaxi joint developed by Motional, a joint venture with U.S. driverless technology company Aptiv.

The robotaxi model will be based on the IONIQ 5 and will be fully electric. The IONIQ 5 Robotaxi is an SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle. The vehicle is capable of performing driving tasks in specific environments and conditions without driver intervention. It is Motional's first commercial driverless vehicle and is expected to be put to use for ride-hailing services in the U.S. starting in 2023.

The design of the IONIQ 5 robotaxi is based on Hyundai's Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The interior of the IONIQ 5 robotaxi provides a spacious, comfortable place for passengers to work, relax or socialize during driverless rides. There will also be a set of rider-focused human-machine hardware in the interior, allowing passengers to interact with the vehicle during the ride intuitively.

The autonomous driving system technology of the IONIQ 5 robotaxi has been tested in 4 vehicles, multiple cities and continents, and in different driving environments and scenarios with zero failure events. The technology has been tested repeatedly and has been proven to operate safely without a driver.

The IONIQ 5 robotaxi has three features that ensure reliable driving: Sensors, Redundancy and Remote Vehicle Assistance (RVA). More than 30 sensors that combine LiDAR, radar, and cameras are installed to provide the vehicle with a 360-degree view and the redundant coverage needed to operate safely in various driving environments.

Based in Boston, MA, Motional is one of the world's leading developers of autonomous vehicles.

For more information, please visit the Hyundai official website.