GUANGZHOU, China, November 25, 2024 – At the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show, JIDU AUTO, a groundbreaking collaboration between tech giant Baidu and automaker Geely, also known as Jiyue in China market, revealed the ROBO X, an AI-driven hyper electric vehicle. The ROBO X redefines the future of mobility by merging cutting-edge AI capabilities, autonomous technology, and exhilarating performance into a visionary robotic hypercar. Designed with the human experience at its core, this hyper EV seamlessly combines athletic aesthetics with intelligent functionality, setting a new benchmark for innovation in the automotive world. With the ROBO X, JIDU AUTO demonstrates its mission to push boundaries, crafting a vehicle that not only drives the future but anticipates it.

JIDU CEO Joe Xia (R) and JIDU Chief Design Officer Frank Wu (L) with the ROBO X at Guangzhou Auto Show 2024

Under the sleek carbon fiber bodywork lies a powertrain that delivers truly breathtaking performance. Four electric motors propel the ROBO X from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.9 seconds, making it one of the fastest accelerating production cars in the world. With a range of up to 650 km on a single charge from its advanced solid-state battery pack, the ROBO X blends hypercar levels of performance with the efficiency and sustainability of an all-electric powertrain.

JIDU ROBO X

"The ROBO X represents the culmination of JIDU's relentless pursuit of innovation in automotive design and technology," said Frank Wu, JIDU's Chief Design Officer. "By seamlessly blending extreme performance, industry-leading autonomous capabilities, and a stunning, aerodynamic aesthetic, this automobile sets a new benchmark for what an electric vehicle can be. It is a true testament to JIDU's mission to redefine the future of mobility."

But the ROBO X is more than just a powerful EV, it is the world's first truly intelligent, AI-driven hypercar. At the heart of the ROBO X is JIDU's cutting-edge autonomous driving technology, powered by Baidu's Apollo computing platform and a sophisticated suite of sensors and cameras. This allows the ROBO X to be driven either manually by the human driver or autonomously, with the driving machine and driver seamlessly switching between the two modes.

The car features JIDU's Simo intelligent voice interaction system, which provides the driver with a wealth of real-time information and strategic advice to enhance the driving experience, whether in manual or autonomous mode. From motor torque and chassis dynamics to thermal management, Simo acts as an AI co-pilot, guiding the driver through every twist and turn on the road.

The car's adaptive lighting, real-time feedback systems, and intuitive voice control both inside and outside the vehicle create a truly immersive, AI-powered human-machine interface. The ROBO X is the only smart EV on the market with such a comprehensive AI-driven experience, blurring the lines between a car and intelligent digital assistant.

The ROBO X's interior is just as meticulously designed, with two racing-inspired carbon fiber seats wrapped in high-quality Italian leather. The yoke-style steering wheel features a digital speedometer that provides the driver with a wealth of track-focused information, while the car's adaptive lighting and real-time feedback systems create an immersive, futuristic driving experience.

JIDU ROBO X

The ROBO X comes hot on the heels of the JIDU 01 Intelligent Sports SUV, launched in October 2023 and the JIDU 07 Intelligent Sports Sedan, launched in September 2024. These are the only smart EVs available on the market featuring intuitive voice interactive systems, both inside and outside of the vehicle, and they are the only ones with intelligent automatic doors that require no physical handles.

JIDU 01 and JIDU 07 shown at Guangzhou Auto Show 2024

Powered by Baidu Apollo's Level 4 autonomous driving large-scale model ADFM and Baidu’s AI large-scale model ERNIE Bot, JIDU Auto stands out itself from the intense competitive market by offering pure vision technology for end-to-end advanced intelligent driving, which is China’s exclusive and one of only two such offerings worldwide, and the industriy’s first native AI large-scale model cockpit, maintaining the company's leading position in the industry.

"JIDU Auto’s advanced intelligent driving system ASD marks industry’s first to integrate Level 4 autonomous driving technology into consumer cars,” said Joe Xia, CEO of JIDU Auto. “Our techonologial capabilities are among the best in the world.”

Xia’s confidence on JIDU’s pure vision thechnology strength maybe proven by such a fact that JIDU Atuo has won four championships in the city NOA competition of the second China Intelligent Driving Competition held in eight cities this year. And it is said JIDU Auto updates its ASD system by month to make its users experience driving new cars every month.

It is also worth mentioning that the German automotive consultancy P3 Group recently conducted an assessment of intelligent driving systems by Chinese carmakers. JIDU’s Pure Vision system, placed second among a list of Chinese OEMs that have been in the market for far longer than JIDU has. As JIDU’s sales continue to grow, its systems will only continue to improve.

P3 ADAS Benchmark led by Chinese OEMs for now

The ROBO X has already won the 2024 Red Dot Design Award and the 2025 German Design Award, cementing JIDU's status as a global leader in automotive design. JIDU Design has won 21 coveted world-class awards so far, including nine Red Dot Design Awards, six iF Design Awards, four Good Design Awards, and two German Design Awards covering vehicle, HMI, product and other categories of design. The company has been recognized with the most globally prestigious design awards representing China, making JIDU the first Chinese auto brand to win the "Design Triple Crown".

A total of design awards that JIDU has won so far

With the unveiling of the ROBO X, JIDU is poised to redefine the future of mobility. By seamlessly integrating advanced artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and stunning design, the ROBO X represents a new era of intelligent, human-centric mobility. As the world continues to embrace the digital revolution, JIDU is leading the charge towards a future where cars are not just vehicles, but intelligent, AI-powered companions that enhance the way we experience the world around us.

JIDU Auto is on a mission to revolutionize mobility, is dedicated to driving a future where technology is a force for positive change, with a focus on expanding into international markets based on consumer demand. Pre-orders for the all-new JIDU 01 and JIDU 07 will open globally soon, with first deliveries expected in the first half of next year.

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