Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2026-01-23 16:29Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the successful delivery of the R2 Robotaxi, a collaboration between GAC Aion and Didi Autonomous Driving, marking a significant step in the commercialization of autonomous driving technology [2][4]. - The R2 is designed for commercial operation with three main goals: unmanned operation, mass production, and commercialization, achieving breakthroughs in technology configuration, safety assurance, passenger experience, and operational efficiency [2][4]. - The R2 features 33 high-precision sensors and the industry's first mass-produced three-domain fusion computing brain, with a computing power exceeding 2000 TOPS, while reducing costs by 74% [2][4]. Group 2 - The R2 is equipped with advanced features such as an interactive front bumper screen, a 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted entertainment screen, and smart voice control, enhancing user experience [4]. - GAC has developed the GIVA intelligent driving platform since 2018, providing a secure and open platform for autonomous driving research and development [4]. - The collaboration leverages Didi's latest L4 full-stack autonomous driving hardware and software solutions, accelerating the R2's market introduction and enhancing GAC's brand image as a technology leader [4][5]. Group 3 - By 2026, the R2 Robotaxi is planned to be deployed in cities like Guangzhou and Beijing, gradually becoming a valuable addition to urban smart transportation [5]. - GAC and Didi Autonomous Driving will continue to deepen their collaboration, focusing on vehicle lifecycle management, scenario expansion, and iterative upgrades of the Robotaxi models [5].