These happy - looking automaton are currently jetting passengers around Heathrow drome without any oversight at a 25 mph cartridge clip . Man , when did the hereafter happen ? I entirely miss it .
Created by BAA , these Ultra PRTs whiz around Heathrow ’s business parking lots independent of human intervention and have yet to experience what we call “ an chance event . ” Breakdowns are also super uncommon and the system has a 95 % reliability rate .
And lest you think this is some PR stunt , the system has been fully operational since April . The Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel buses ( and presumptively their human number one wood ) were retired at that metre , and the Ultra PRTs have been enthrall people with their four - seat configuration since then . The pods are on - demand as well , so unlike the buses they are not making a constant loop from terminal to parking band looking for rider . [ NYT ]
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