2023-05-14 18:10:57
Electric umbrellas that travel without a driver in the city of Dubai. The trial run of eight-passenger Abras has started. This particular move by Dubai is following driverless cars and delivery vehicles.
Abras are one of the most traditional forms of water transport in Dubai. It is also a low-cost mode of transport that attracts tourists and travelers to Dubai Creek. These self-powered electric umbrellas are manufactured at RTA’s Algarhood Marine Maintenance Centre. The construction is in traditional style and design.
Abra’s first test trip without a driver took place from Al Jaddaf to the Festival City station at Dubai Creek. . Autonomous electric umbrellas are designed to reduce carbon emissions and maintenance costs. Unlike diesel Abras, noise pollution is also less. Driverless umbrellas are equipped with two electric motors with a maximum speed of seven knots. An autonomous control system is also provided in the system equipped with four lithium batteries that work for seven hours. Fiberglass is used in the body of E-Abras to reduce weight.
Abras will move according to the information in the system equipped with radars and cameras. It can travel without changing direction despite waves and wind
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