Hunan's first unmanned sightseeing boat—Houhu Smart Boat, sailed on the Houhu Lake in Changsha on August 14. Starting up by a one-touch start button, the boat can depart the dock, cruise around the lake, avoid obstacles, and return to the dock autonomously. It provides a steady and comfortable ride for the passenger while reducing labor costs and carbon emission, achieving "green operations." The photo shows a working staff demonstrating rescue equipment on the boat. (Photo/Yang Huafeng, Chinanews) 

The working staff start up the boat by a one-touch start button. (Photo/Yang Huafeng, Chinanews)

The working staff adjusts sailing speed through a controller. (Photo/Yang Huafeng, Chinanews)

The working staff enjoys the lake view on the boat. (Photo/Yang Huafeng, Chinanews)

The working staff checks the sailing route on the boat. (Photo/Yang Huafeng, Chinanews)

The unmanned sightseeing boat sails on the Houhu Lake. (Drone photo/Yang Huafeng, Chinanews)

The unmanned sightseeing boat sails on the Houhu Lake. (Drone photo/Yang Huafeng, Chinanews)

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn. 

Translator: Pang Yuehui

Chinese source: hunantoday