Shanghai Pudong International Airport

UISEE's Autonomous Electric Tractor T30A helped Shanghai Pudong International Airport achieve the industry’s first deep integration of autonomous driving equipment with the TAM system for full-process unmanned apron baggage transport.

Background

Shanghai Pudong International Airport ranks first in China for passenger throughput, with persistently high baggage transfer pressure. In July 2023, UISEE's self-developed Autonomous Electric Tractor T30A officially launched trial operations at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Providing end-to-end autonomous baggage transport services for apron baggage transfer for inbound and outbound flights.

Challenges

China's Largest Passenger Throughput creates high baggage transfer pressure, with manual capacity unable to meet peak demand.

Manual Driving Presents Safety Hazards including fatigue and operational errors, especially in high-density apron operations.

Capacity Allocation Relies on Manual Experience, with low efficiency and frequent backlog.

Recruiting and Retaining Specialized Drivers Is Difficult, with high turnover and rising labor costs.

Solution

Deployed: 1 Autonomous Electric Tractor T30A

System Integration: First in the industry to integrate with the TAM (Total Airport Management) system, seamlessly linked with surface management and ground operations intelligence.

Operating Capabilities: Cloud-based auto-ordering, autonomous navigation, autonomous obstacle avoidance, multi-vehicle coordination, 7×24 all-weather operation.

Technology: U-Drive® Intelligent Driving System (Gen 5)

Impact

Significant Efficiency Gains: Intelligent dispatching and route optimization ensure more timely and faster movement, effectively relieving peak baggage transfer pressure.

Comprehensive Safety Enhancement: Replaced reliance on manual operations, reducing fatigue-related risks, making apron operations more stable and reliable.

Industry-First Model: Deep integration of autonomous driving equipment with airport core systems, creating a replicable smart airport paradigm.

International Recognition: Highly recognized by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), providing a Chinese solution and standard for global airport intelligentization.