An autonomous self-driving vehicle has been patented by Tata Motors, offering reforms in the field of transportation of both passengers and goods. The vehicle has been named as Tata YU.
Its concept has been brainstormed at Strate School of Design of Bangalore in just six months. The vehicle is a combination of designs by two designers, Ansuman Mallik and Atmaj Verma, who were spearheaded by a team of mentors from Tata Motors and Design School - Ajay Jain from Tata Motors, Thomas Dal, Dean of Strate School and Design Bangalore and Edmund Spitz, HOD of the Transportation Department at Strate School and Design.
Tata YU - A Concept -
It is to be noted that Tata YU is still a concept, but it holds immense importance for Tata Motors as it gives a space for innovative thinking. Accordingly, it is anticipated that this vehicle will turn into reality by 2030 or beyond.
Tata YU is an electric motor with a compact design, with dimensions measuring 3,700 mm in length and 1,500 mm width and 1,800 mm in height. However, the details regarding the battery capacity are yet to be revealed.
The vehicle will be providing transportation services for both cargo and passengers. According to the reports, the central part of the vehicle could be used for e-commerce services and can carry various product boxes of different sizes. It will be equipped with an automatic sorting system, which would help in the allocation of deliveries from warehouses to their respective destinations based on their priorities.
Notably, the vehicle offers direct delivery of packages, which reduces the time wasted.
At one time, the vehicle can provide a seat for two passengers. To use the service, the passengers have to download an application specially designed for this vehicle. The application will provide options to add all the required data for traveling. This vehicle will also provide service like a taxi.
Who will handle the software integration?
According to the details shared by the officials, the software will be connected with gig workers, who will perform deliveries through an application and will get a commission for their services.