Amsterdam authorities have come up with a new way to reduce the amount of traffic on the city's roads. Channels
Amsterdam Institute for Advanced UrbanSolutions and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as part of the Roboat project, introduced new ways to navigate waterways without human intervention at the helm.
“This technology is very relevant in portcities where there are a lot of ships, ships, piers and piers, - said the director of innovation at the Amsterdam Institute Stefan van Dijk. "With the new autonomous system, we can improve the safety of these transport systems, make them more efficient and move to 24/7 operation."
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The boats are equipped with an orange propeller and fourmotors powered by an electric battery. They can reach speeds of about 6 km / h and last 12-24 hours, depending on battery type and weight.
They are controlled remotely usinga computer that processes data from cameras and sensors that scan the space around the ship, detecting stationary and moving objects. Ships have a modular design, so they can be easily adapted for various purposes: to transport goods or passengers.
The developers say that they still need fromtwo to four years to improve navigation technology. “This is mainly due to the fact that we want to be absolutely sure that we can navigate the canals safely,” said mechatronic engineer Rens Dornbusch. "We now have autonomy, but one of the next steps is to make sure we can really handle whatever situation we may face in the channels."
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