Beijing (ZXZC)- On September 21, Baidu-backed JIDU kicked off exclusive public reservations for a limited edition of its first automotive robot vehicle, the ROBO-01 Lunar Edition, with a limited supply of 1,000 units. 

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The ROBO-01 Lunar Edition is the first mass-produced edition of JIDU’s hyped automotive robot, jointly launched with China Lunar Exploration Program ("CLEP"). The model is integrated with the spiritual core of CLEP, and is decorated in the interior and exterior of the vehicle with exclusive light gold-colored ornaments and other CLEP-themed elements.

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In addition, as the "Partner of China's Lunar Exploration Vehicle Robot", the two parties will cooperate in artificial intelligence, human-machine interaction, popularization of cutting-edge technologies, and other aspects to enable the technological upgrading of automotive robot products.

In accordance with JIDU’s concept of free movement, free communication, and free self-growth, the ROBO-01 holds high-level autonomous driving capabilities under highway, urban, and parking scenarios. The ROBO-01 Lunar Edition will be delivered to users ready with multiple advanced autonomous driving functions on spot. 

According to JIDU, the ROBO-01 Lunar Edition will makde its officially debut in October this year, and is expected for delivery in 2023. Meanwhile, the automaker’s second production model will be unveiled at the Auto Guangzhou 2022 in November this year.