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Yamaha Developing Autonomous Off-Road UTV

Yamaha Motor R&D is developing intelligent vehicle technology for wilderness environments, according to a statement from the manufacturer. The company has built a fully autonomous Viking VI as a test mule.

Yamaha Motor R&D is developing intelligent vehicle technology for off-road use, according to a statement from the manufacturer. The Viking VI (AS-X1) that is featured in a video posted to YouTube by the Yamaha Motors Global is fully autonomous.

“Each key technology in perception, planning, and control can be used for fun and comfortable driving in the future,” Yamaha Motor R&D said. The company is currently evaluating this vehicle technology in wilderness environments. The Yamaha Viking VI AS-X1 features include a custom drive-by-wire system, navigation sensors with point-to point-navigation that was demonstrated on an off-road test course.

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