Torghatten has developed and launched the first electric ferry that does not require a driver. He
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The first city to start using MF Estellebecame Stockholm. From May 12, Torghatten plans to launch regular services. The captain is now on the ferry. He monitors the operation of the automation during various maneuvers.
MF Estelle is equipped with radar, laser lidar,ultrasonic sonars and cameras. The equipment is designed to control the course of the vessel. According to representatives of Torghatten, if obstacles are found, the ferry needs less than 1 second to build a new route.
The cost of MF Estelle was $1.6 million, and for one ticket you will have to pay about $3. The ferry can carry up to 30 people at a time.