Recently, an unmanned distribution vehicle with a strong sense of technology cruised leisurely on a broad road in Heshi town, Da’an district of Zigong city in Sichuan. With expectations of the villagers, it then departed from Heshi town-level postal logistics hub, and headed steadily along the winding township highway for the comprehensive express service stations in eight villages including Wulong, Yushan and so on.

As an “innovator” in the field of postal and express services, this unmanned distribution vehicle goes without the traditional cab and driver’s equipment. Instead, it features a unique cube-shaped body and is equipped with many cameras and top-mounted radars to enable all-round environmental monitoring and perception. When running, the vehicle offers clear voice prompts for every start, brake or steering. It intelligently slows down in advance when approaching red traffic lights, obstacles or junctions to ensure safety. An eye-catching bumper sticker warning “Autonomous Driving in Progress, Please Keep a Safe Distance!” demonstrates its self-driving identity.