UISEE begins unmanned vehicle trial operations at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On March 13, autonomous driving company UISEE initiated trial operations for autonomous cargo tractors on the apron of Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, marking one of the first deployments following the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC) roadmap for unmanned airport equipment.

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At the T4 apron, two T30 autonomous tractors, powered by UISEE's U-Drive® autonomous driving stack, transported cargo trailers along predefined routes. Equipped with five LiDAR sensors, seven cameras, and multimodal sensor fusion, the vehicles achieve centimeter-level precision in positioning and real-time environmental perception. They can autonomously navigate around aircraft, ground personnel, and other dynamic obstacles without human intervention.

Addressing the challenges of the airport's 700-meter northeast airside tunnel—characterized by weak satellite signals and multiple blind spots—UISEE has introduced "semantic localization" technology. By processing lane markings, ground signs, poles, and traffic lights into structured data via LiDAR and cameras, the system integrates semantic environmental information with high-precision positioning, overcoming traditional localization limitations for safe tunnel navigation.

Following a four-month trial covering over 1,500 kilometers in extreme conditions, including rain, fog, snow, and low-light environments, UISEE's autonomous system has reduced manual operation risks by more than 90%, demonstrating its high reliability and adaptability.

Looking ahead, UISEE plans to enhance cargo transport efficiency and aims for standard autonomous operations at the airport by early 2026. Once deployed, AI-driven vehicles are expected to support over 20 flights per day.