Your bag is now safe at the airport!Autonomous electric vehicles take care of luggage at Changi Airport

Officials at Changi Airport pointed to manpower shortages that made the idea of ​​using self-driving cars to handle luggage possible. Attracting new employees is also not an easy task, as driving a conventional vehicle in outdoor conditions does not always appeal to everyone. But in addition to filling in for actual workers, it is believed that such vehicles could greatly improve the efficiency of luggage delivery and, in turn, the quality of passenger service.

It is also possible that more of these self-driving vehicles could be deployed for purposes other than transporting luggage. A press statement from Changi Airport said: “The experience gained from the trial will shape the operational concept for baggage transport and may facilitate the autonomy of other airside vehicles.” Auto-Dolly can also be electronically controlled with one or more units. Tag so they can work together as a team to give this device an extra edge. “

The first phase of the trial saw the Auto Dolly successfully – and autonomously – driving autonomously along restricted roads and in baggage handling areas. The second phase of the trial will now involve testing the Auto-Dolly’s safe operation on an aircraft stand. “Due to its small footprint and tight turning radius, Auto-dolly can precisely maneuver alongside aircraft,” the statement further emphasized. “Changi Airport is the first ULD in the world to test the device’s ability to perform autonomous loading and unloading at an airport aircraft stand.”

First published date: Feb 24, 2023 at 17:52 PM CST