The first self-driving car in Britain

A new self-driving car introduced in London can help people commute to work, shopping or the elderly in short journeys.

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The Lutz Pathfinder carries two people with the same furniture, with a range of over 64km operating at a top speed of 24km / h. It can run for approximately 8 hours. The 22-sensor, camera, laser and radar system creates images of the world around the vehicle, helping it to identify the direction and activity of the road.

Lutz Pathfinder. (Photo: Transport Systems Catapult)

According to the Telegraph, the car was introduced on the same day the government officially allowed the testing of unmanned vehicles on the street, to assert a leading position in the development of new technology.

The prototype of the Lutz Pathfinder was designed and built by the RDM Group. "We have created a visual prototype that represents the UK's best engineering and design , " said David Keene, RDM Group leader.

Under the plan, the driverless car will be deployed on some pedestrian streets in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, later this year. Experts will ensure the compatibility of Lutz cars and gradually introduced in many other cities. This type of vehicle is expected to reduce pollution and traffic congestion, reduce accidents.