Kia's remotely-operated car-sharing trial in Korea takes the pain out of parking
Kia’s remotely operated car-sharing trial in Korea might be the first self-driving car system that actually works
Kia has launched a pioneering remotely-operated car-sharing trial in South Korea, set to commence in the Pangyo Techno Valley region. This innovative program, a collaboration between Kia, Socar, KT, and autonomous driving startup SUM, allows customers to have a vehicle delivered to their desired location using Kia's PV5 electric vans without the need for a human driver.
Remote operators take control of the vehicle, drive it to the customer's destination, and then return it to a depot for servicing and charging. The program has been developed through a triple-network system, ensuring continuous connectivity, and operator training and emergency response measures are in place to handle any network issues.
Kia believes that this technology can ease the burden on large fleet operators by reducing the logistical challenges associated with vehicle movement and providing customers with more flexibility in car collection and return. Similar tele-operated technology was also recently unveiled by BMW at the Consumer Electronics Show, offering automated valet parking solutions.
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