During the recent press conference of the Luxeed S7, Huawei’s CEO, Yu Chengdong, proudly introduced its autonomous parking feature. The accompanying six-minute video showcased two significant aspects: valet parking and one-click summoning.
The valet parking function allows the driver to confidently exit the vehicle as it autonomously navigates to the designated parking space. The vehicle’s autonomous behavior include following the road, activating turn signals, and responding dynamically to pedestrians and other vehicles by either slowing down or braking.
Notably, the autonomous vehicle operates at a considerable speed, reaching up to 20 km/h in favorable road conditions. It adeptly handles complex maneuvers, smoothly navigating multi-curves with ease. In narrow sections, encountering oncoming traffic prompts the vehicle to proactively reverse. It showcases the level of sophistication and safety of the system.
Upon reaching the designated parking space, the vehicle autonomously completes the parking process. The valet parking feature makes sense because it not only matches but exceeds the efficiency of many human drivers.
Additionally, the one-click recall feature allows users to remotely summon their vehicle with a simple command via a mobile phone. The car responds by activating its driving function, autonomously navigating to the summoner’s location. The parking lot shown in the video isn’t really easy to navigate. It demonstrated the flexibility and the ability of the system to navigate through diverse road conditions, including narrow spaces.
