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Cainiao Launches GT Pro: Advanced Autonomous Delivery Vehicle for Public Roads

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Cainiao Launches GT Pro: Advanced Autonomous Delivery Vehicle for Public Roads

Cainiao Launches GT Pro: Advanced Autonomous Delivery Vehicle for Public Roads

PR Newswire

Published on : Jan 7, 2025

Cainiao, a global leader in e-commerce logistics and logistics technology, has launched its Cainiao Autonomous Vehicle GT Pro, an L4-level autonomous vehicle designed for public roads. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s autonomous delivery initiative, representing the first major upgrade since the debut of the Cainiao GT in 2024. The GT Pro introduces several key improvements, including design upgrades, extended range, optimized algorithms, and enhanced interactive features.

Design and Specifications

The Cainiao GT Pro is a compact vehicle with dimensions of 3694mm in length, 1299mm in width, and 2200mm in height, which makes it comparable in size to a standard passenger vehicle. Its size ensures versatility, allowing the vehicle to seamlessly adapt to a variety of road scenarios. Cargo space is optimized at 5 cubic meters, enabling the vehicle to carry between 600 to 800 parcels per trip. With an impressive 180-kilometer range, the GT Pro delivers long-distance efficiency, making it ideal for urban and suburban deliveries.

The vehicle also features several design enhancements, including an interactive front light display, which enables the GT Pro to communicate its working status across different situations. The vehicle’s sensor suite has been upgraded, incorporating one LiDAR and eleven high-definition cameras as part of a multi-sensor fusion system. This upgrade enhances the vehicle’s environmental perception, improving its ability to navigate and respond accurately to its surroundings in real time.

Cainiao’s Leadership in Autonomous Logistics

Cainiao is one of the pioneering companies in the logistics industry to focus on the development and operation of autonomous delivery vehicles. Over the past decade, the company has accumulated more than 5 million kilometers of real-world driving experience, spanning closed, semi-closed, and public roads. Through these operations, Cainiao has successfully delivered over 40 million parcels using its fleet of autonomous vehicles, solidifying its position as an industry leader in autonomous logistics.

Widespread Deployment and Customer Reception

Since launching the Cainiao GT in 2024, the vehicle has made significant strides in expanding its reach. By December 2024, the Cainiao GT had been deployed across more than 10 provinces in China, including Zhejiang, Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi, Anhui, and Jiangsu. The vehicle was operating in over 30 counties and municipal-level regions, receiving positive feedback from customers for its efficiency and reliability in fulfilling delivery needs.

Looking to the Future

Cainiao’s future plans for autonomous logistics include a shift from high-precision maps to map-free navigation, further unlocking the potential of autonomous vehicles for commercial applications. Additionally, the company is exploring new delivery scenarios such as supermarket deliveries, and is working on developing more customized GT Pro models to cater to the specific needs of various business sectors.

Cainiao's introduction of the GT Pro is a major leap forward in the development of autonomous delivery technology, offering improvements in range, design, and interactive features. With its extensive real-world experience and commitment to technological advancement, Cainiao is well-positioned to lead the next phase of autonomous logistics, revolutionizing how goods are delivered across China and potentially beyond.