Trial operation of unmanned KAMAZ trucks was launched on the Central Ring Road as part of the "Unmanned Logistics Corridors" project.
The tests involve three vehicles: two "Mayak-1" prototypes and an improved "Mayak-2", created on the basis of the serial KAMAZ-54901 truck. These are pre-production models, close to the models that are planned to be mass-produced by 2028.
The second version of "Mayak" received improvements based on the experience of operating the first model. Engineers optimized the location of sensors, introduced high-precision navigation, and also improved the characteristics of lidars and radars to increase the detection range of objects. In addition, the stability of communication has been strengthened, which is critical for safe control in autonomous mode.
By 2025, the company plans to release a modification of "Mayak-2.5" with additional upgrades, and in a year and a half to two years — a pre-production "Mayak-3". The latter will be the final step before the launch of mass production.
The development of unmanned trucks will reduce dependence on the human factor in logistics, increase safety on highways and reduce transportation costs. Successful testing on the Moscow Central Ring Road, where the intensity of traffic and the complexity of the route simulate real conditions, confirms the readiness of the technology for integration into the transport system. For the industry, this is a step towards the automation of cargo transportation and competition with foreign analogues, such as Tesla Semi.
While the prototypes are moving under the supervision of engineers, by 2028 KAMAZ intends to present fully autonomous solutions that can work without driver intervention.
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