The vehicle was first unveiled in 2017 as a modernised, fully-electric update of the classic VW camper van.
The latest prototypes include a self-driving system developed by AI firm Argo, which comprises a suite of sensors (including cameras, radar and lidar), software and the computer platforms to provide a 360-degree awareness of the vehicle’s environment. The system allows it to predict the actions of pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles, directing the engine, braking and steering systems in response.
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VW said the current models can detect objects from a distance of more than 400m and its patented “Geiger-mode” technology is capable of detecting the smallest particles of light (a single photon), so that even objects with low reflectivity, like black-painted vehicles, can...