Cainiao has launched its latest L4 autonomous vehicle (AV) intended for public roads, the Cainiao Autonomous Vehicle GT Pro. This new model marks the AV’s first major upgrade since its debut in 2024, bringing significant improvements across design, range, and algorithm optimization as well as new interactive features.
Comparable in size to a compact passenger vehicle, the new vehicle is adaptable to a variety of road scenarios and offers a cargo space of 5 cubic meters with the capacity to carry 600 to 800 parcels per trip. Focused on deliveries, the GT Pro has a 180-kilometer (111-mile) range to ensure long-distance efficiency while undertaking these journeys.
The GT Pro comes with several design enhancements that build upon the offering of its predecessor. Notably, it features an interactive front light display that allows the vehicle to communicate its status across various scenarios. An upgraded sensor suite now incorporates one LiDAR sensor and eleven high-definition cameras as part of a multi-sensor fusion system. This improved setup boosts the vehicle’s environmental perception, enhancing its ability to accurately and reliably detect and respond to its surroundings during operation.
Following the rollout of its GT Pro AV, Cainiao is now planning to advance its technology from high-precision maps to map-free navigation, aiming to boost the commercial potential of autonomous vehicles overall. Additionally, the company is exploring new use cases such as supermarket deliveries, and other scenarios, while also developing more customized GT Pro models to meet the diverse needs of various business applications.
