Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
The Moscow Metro has unveiled Russia's first driverless train, equipped with an innovative machine vision system. This technology allows the train to "see" its surroundings in real time, ensuring the safest and smoothest possible ride.
According to Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport, the train is capable of detecting objects up to 200 meters away thanks to a lidar installed on the outside of the cabin.
Lidar scans the environment using a laser beam: the signal reflects off objects, returning to the sensor, and the system analyzes the reflection speed to determine the precise location of the objects. Built-in rotating sensors provide a 360-degree view, generating a 3D map of the route in real time.
All lidar data is instantly transmitted to the computing unit via a high-speed, secure communication channel. This allows the system to quickly respond to any changing situation and maintain a high level of traffic safety.
"The machine vision system is the foundation for safe, driverless driving. The solution was developed by specialists at the Moscow Center for Research and Development of Driverless Transport. The technology enables scanning of the route with an accuracy of up to 2 centimeters. In response to the instructions of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, we continue to develop driverless technologies and are ready to share our achievements with the regions," noted Maxim Liksutov.
The development of driverless solutions strengthens the Moscow Metro's leadership position as one of the most technologically advanced transport systems in the world.