Core Insights - The autonomous driving technology company, Qingtian Zhihang, announced that its assisted driving systems have surpassed 1 million units in deployment, marking a significant milestone for the company and the industry [1][2] - The CEO, Yu Qian, stated that 2026 will be a pivotal year, marking the beginning of a decade of advancements in autonomous driving, transitioning from "human-like intelligence" to "superhuman intelligence" [1] Industry Developments - The development of autonomous driving technology is categorized into three phases: 1. "Machine Intelligence" from 2004 to 2020, characterized by weak generalization capabilities 2. "Human-like Intelligence" from 2021 to 2025, where systems approach human driving levels 3. The onset of "Superhuman Intelligence" in 2026, where systems are expected to exceed human driving capabilities [1] - The introduction of end-to-end architectures and models like VLA and world models will enhance the understanding of physical laws, human intentions, and experiential knowledge, leading to a safety level ten times that of human drivers [1] Future Projections - Qingtian Zhihang outlined eight industry predictions for the next five years: 1. Equal access to intelligent driving with urban navigation assistance becoming standard in domestic vehicles 2. Significant improvements in technology reliability, with urban NOA takeover frequency dropping to a monthly basis 3. A restructured insurance system with autonomous driving premiums being over 50% lower than human driving premiums 4. Robotaxi services operating 24/7 in 50 global cities, with daily orders surpassing human ride-hailing services 5. The emergence of true L4 level vehicles without a driver's cabin entering the personal consumer market 6. Global autonomous logistics vehicles (Robovans) exceeding 2 million units 7. Enhanced travel safety experiences for children, the elderly, and disabled individuals 8. The arrival of a general physical AI era, with intelligent robots becoming part of daily life and work [1] Company Strategy - Qingtian Zhihang has adopted a dual strategy of mass-producing L2++ systems while concurrently developing L4 technologies, supported by a data closed-loop from an "autonomous driving super factory" [2] - The company has established deep collaborations with nearly 10 major domestic automakers, aiding in the mass production of 23 vehicle models, with over 50 new models expected to launch in 2026, all equipped with urban NOA [2] - The recent launch of the first urban NOA solution based on Horizon Journey 6M has been integrated into the Ideal L series smart vehicle [2]
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Xin Hua Cai Jing·2026-01-23 15:42