Self-driving futuristic pods have arrived at Heaton Park. The heated pods can take visitors on on a set route around the park, starting from Heaton Hall and travelling down past the lake.
Without any driver on board, they have the technology to be able to stop as soon as anything gets in their way. Two of the pods- standing for 'pods on demand' - will be running next week as part of a trial aimed at gauging public reaction to them.
New sensor technologies mean they can facilitate ‘platooning’ - allowing the vehicles to follow each other in a controlled formation, carrying up to four passengers in each one. Read more: Lightopia A Christmas Fantasy opens at Heaton Park - ticket prices, times and all you need to know Westfield Technology
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