Mar. 18, 2022
Source: Economic Reference News
Recently, autonomous driving solutions provider Rino.ai successfully passed a series of rigorous scenario-based tests under the supervision of internationally recognized third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization TÜV Rheinland. As a result, Rino.ai has become the first autonomous driving company in the Greater China region to pass the ISO 22737 evaluation for L4-level autonomous driving systems.
Founded in April 2019 by former Baidu autonomous driving team members Zhu Lei and Xia Tian, Rino.ai is China’s first company to deploy autonomous delivery vehicles for fresh produce and supermarket goods on public urban roads. The company has full in-house R&D and mass production capabilities for L4 autonomous delivery vehicles, offering a comprehensive and intelligent delivery solution tailored for retail and grocery delivery. Rino.ai has formed strategic partnerships with major retail chains and instant delivery platforms, including Yonghui, Rainbow, and Dada, with operations in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen.
ISO 22737, published in July 2021 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is currently the first and only international standard specifically targeting L4 autonomous driving systems. It focuses on Low-Speed Automated Driving (LSAD) systems operating on predefined routes, outlining performance requirements, system specifications, and evaluation protocols. Until ISO 22737 was introduced, L4 systems lacked a globally accepted standard for performance and safety assessment, despite being deployed in limited applications. The standard now provides guidance for manufacturers, operators, users, and regulators to ensure safe deployment and operation.
"Standardization is crucial for the healthy development of the autonomous driving industry. Rino.ai has actively contributed to the development and testing of industry standards. ISO 22737 sets scientific benchmarks for key capabilities such as obstacle avoidance, operational performance, and safety. Becoming the first domestic company to pass this evaluation demonstrates recognition of our technical capabilities. We look forward to working with TÜV Rheinland to further promote the large-scale commercialization of low-speed L4 autonomous driving systems," said Xia Tian, CTO of Rino.ai.
Mr. Huang Yuxin, Vice President of Mobility Services at TÜV Rheinland Greater China, commented:"From the introduction of low-speed unmanned vehicles in China to the increasing number of real-world applications and demonstration zones, TÜV Rheinland has always been committed to ensuring product quality and operational safety for manufacturers and service providers. Leveraging our deep expertise from projects at our German headquarters, we also support local regulators in developing safe and practical deployment strategies for autonomous vehicles."
He added:"This marks the first collaboration between TÜV Rheinland and Rino.ai. The ISO 22737 scenario-based evaluation objectively reflects the system’s capabilities. We also sincerely thank the intelligent driving team at the National Testing and Inspection Center for their strong support. We look forward to continuing to work together to provide precise, science-based product evaluation services for more autonomous vehicle developers in China."
