From Batman to Transformers, self-driving cars have long captured the popular imagination.
And China, where the pervasive use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies extends from sorting rubbish to traffic control, is a natural testing ground for companies jostling to make this sci-fi fantasy a reality.
They are part of a global move towards autonomous vehicles, which are quickly becoming the world's first major AI revolution.
The sector has drawn billions of dollars of investment over the past few years, with the global autonomous vehicles market projected to be worth $65.3 billion by 2027, according to a report by Market Research Future.
Major US players such as Google, Tesla and Gene
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Dec 09, 2019