Verifying Mobility Services for Comfortable Travel: Autonomous Driving Demonstration with Electric Carts Starting June 1
Seibu Group will conduct a demonstration experiment of autonomous electric carts using Mitsubishi Electric's 'xAUTO' service at Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa from June 1 to 5.
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Seibu Real Estate Co., Ltd. and Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Inc. will conduct a demonstration experiment of Mitsubishi Electric's autonomous driving service 'xAUTO' within the premises of Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa from June 1 to June 5, 2026. Recently, the demand for resort facilities has been increasing due to the rise in inbound tourism and domestic travel. In this demonstration experiment, guests will actually use mobility services via autonomous driving (Level 2) using electric carts within the Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa premises. The experiment aims to verify the effectiveness, safety, and acceptance of autonomous driving services within the facility, as well as to organize operational challenges. Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa is currently undergoing large-scale renovation work, and based on the results of this experiment, the company will consider full-scale implementation within the premises.
FAQ
Can anyone ride the autonomous cart?
It is limited to guests staying at the designated villas at The Prince Villa Karuizawa.