On July 22, CaoCao Inc. announced a strategic partnership with GEESPACE, China's leading commercial aerospace company, to enhance autonomous driving safety standards through GEESATCOM satellite network. This collaboration ensures service vehicles will "always stay connected, never lose contact.”
The partners will jointly explore applications of global satellite communication and high-precision positioning technologies for autonomous fleet management and operations. All vehicles operating on CaoCao Zhixing's autonomous driving platform will be equipped with standard satellite-enabled products and services, establishing a safety foundation for future large-scale Robotaxi operations.
Attendees:
Yang Jian (3rd left), Vice Chairperson of Geely Holding Group Board of Directors
Gong Xin (2nd left), Executive Director and CEO of CaoCao Inc.
Wang Yang (2nd right), CEO of GEESPACE
Qiang Qi (1st left), CTO of CaoCao Inc.
Qu Suchao (1st right), Deputy General Manager of GEESPACE
In terms of safety, CaoCao Inc.'s human-operated ride-hailing service has established industry-leading standards. Frost & Sullivan data reveals that from 2023 to 2024, CaoCao Inc.'s order accident rate has been significantly lower than the industry average, attributable to its hardware redundancy systems and professional driver training protocols.
Currently, CaoCao Inc. is conducting pilot operations for autonomous driving services while steadily expanding its fleet. To achieve the ultimate safety standard for Robotaxi services, building upon existing vehicle hardware safety redundancy, the company is now integrating aerospace technology to enhance transportation safety. This integration will equip vehicles on the CaoCao Zhixing platform with two critical capabilities:
Satellite Communication Redundancy: Vehicles will incorporate satellite communication systems to maintain real-time data transmission and emergency reporting capabilities across all operational areas, including remote regions. This ensures uninterrupted, reliable connectivity between vehicles and control centers, providing a robust foundation for remote monitoring, dispatch coordination, and emergency intervention.
Centimeter-Level Positioning Accuracy: Coupled with high-precision sensors, vehicle positioning errors can be minimized to extreme levels. The system maintains accurate lane-level positioning and tracking even in complex urban environments like city canyons and multi-level interchanges. Furthermore, its advanced anti-interference capabilities guarantee stable and reliable positioning signals during severe weather conditions such as heavy rainstorms.
Gong Xin, CEO of CaoCao Inc., emphasized: "Safety constitutes both the fundamental prerequisite and ultimate benchmark for autonomous driving commercialization. Our strategic deployment of satellite-enabled products and services represents our commitment to creating an innovative, multi-layered safety redundancy system through the integrated 'Space' (satellite technology) and 'Earth' (vehicle intelligence) solution. This initiative transcends mere technological synergy - it embodies our resolute dedication to safeguarding user safety and pioneering the future of secure mobility."