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operational expertise, Apollo Go has restructured its technology stack to center around
advanced vision-based models. Apollo ADFM—the Autonomous Driving Foundation Model—
is the first of its kind globally to enable Level 4 autonomous driving at scale, delivering the
intelligence and adaptability required for complex urban scenarios.

REQ-02: It is critical that safety frameworks in autonomous vehicles exceed traditional standards
to ensure dependable operation under all conditions. The sixth-generation Apollo Go robotaxi
introduces a pioneering 10-layer redundancy architecture, paired with a six-layer Multi-level
Redundancy Control (MRC) system. These deeply integrated safety mechanisms reduce the
probability of system failure to less than 10‐⁸, approaching the aviation-level reliability of
China’s C919 commercial aircraft.
REQ-03: It is critical that autonomous vehicles maintain full situational awareness in dynamic
and adverse environments. The sixth-generation vehicle integrates 40 high-performance
sensors across 7 categories, enabling five-layer, 360-degree environmental perception with a
detection range of up to 440 meters. An adaptive cleaning system ensures continuous sensor
functionality in rain, snow, and fog, empowering the vehicle to see clearly even when human
visibility is compromised.

REQ-04: It is critical that autonomous systems process massive volumes of data in real time to
make precise, life-critical decisions. The Apollo Go robotaxi is equipped with dual AI multicore
chips delivering over 1,200 trillion operations per second (TOPS). This high-performance
computing platform functions as the vehicle’s intelligent "brain," enabling faster, more accurate
decisions than those made by human drivers.
REQ-05: It is critical that autonomous vehicles provide intuitive and accessible user experiences
to accommodate a wide range of passengers. The sixth-generation Apollo Go robotaxi integrates
Baidu’s ERNIE large language model to enable sophisticated, natural voice interaction.
Passengers can adjust cabin conditions—including seat massage, temperature, windows, and
music—through voice commands. The system also supports complex conversational Q&A,
enhancing accessibility for visually impaired users and overall ride comfort for all.

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5 References

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