Satellite sites

CZECH REPUBLIC, Brno

Automated Shuttle and Robotaxi services augmented with Teleoperation

     

    Vision

    The Brno pilot integrates automated mobility with public transport, expanding services in mixed traffic and adverse weather. It uses two shuttles and one robotaxi, testing vehicle configurations for user acceptance. Rides are requested via QR codes, with vehicles operating on a fixed timetable. Each vehicle has a safety driver, and a remote operator ensures safety and compliance. Operating in a semi-open area, the pilot aims to integrate automated vehicles into the broader transport network through remote supervision. 

    The Service

    • Automated public transport/stop, free of charge ​
    • Safety driver on board​
    • No prior booking ​
    • Remote supervision & remote control centre​
    • Adverse conditions

    Fleet

    • 1 Esagono shuttle , L4, electric​
    • 1 Hyundai i40, L4 diesel​
    • Ford Tourneo Custim, L4, diesel

    Target passengers

    Any interested passenger, from commuters to passers-by and expo area visitors

    The Route

    The 3 km route connects passengers to various transport modes and adjusts for safety during special events. 

    Use Cases

    UC1.1: Automated passengers/cargo mobility in Cities under normal traffic & environmental conditions

    UC1.2: Automated passengers/cargo mobility in Cities under complex traffic & environmental conditions

    UC1.3: Interfacing non-automated vehicles and travellers (including VRUs)

    UC1.6: Mixed traffic flows; AVs and non-AVs mixed in the same traffic flows

    UC1.7: Connection to Operation Centre for teleoperation and remote supervision

    UC3.1: Self-learning Demand Response Passengers/Cargo mobility

    UC3.2: Big data/AI-based added value services for Passengers/ Cargo mobility

     

    Key Feedback

    Challenges & Recommendations

    Local Ecosystem

    Legacy 

    Currently, documents are being prepared for the representatives of the city of Brno for the downstream operation. The operation of the autonomous minibus should be maintained in the same mode, supplemented by possible demonstration rides at special events (fairs, conferences, etc.) Furthermore, the autonomous transport can be used for needs depending on the season, e.g. providing transport near swimming pools or zoos in summer, transport near cemeteries in autumn and transport near Christmas fairs in winter.