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Baidu has partnered with Geely to create a new brand, Jiyue, with the first model, the Jiyue 01, entering a catalog of regulatory filings and is expected to debut in the fourth quarter.

ROBO-02 has no door handle like ROBO-01, and the doors can be opened using voice and Bluetooth included.

Judging from the image, Jidu's second model will probably be a sporty coupe with large dimensions.

Jidu ROBO-01 Lunar Edition offers powerful performance at an attractive price point, laying the groundwork for gaining the first and most loyal owners.

While vehicle hardware development is underway, Jidu has begun testing its assisted driving system in city and highway scenarios in Shanghai in October.

Jidu plans to launch a limited edition of its first model in partnership with the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program, with a limited number of 1,000 units and exclusive rights for owners.

Jidu will soon announce a limited version of its first production robot car, which will be available for pre-order and is expected to be delivered in the second half of 2023.

The financing would be the latest round for Jidu since late January and could mark the introduction of additional backers besides Baidu and Geely, a Bloomberg report said.

Jidu's first production model is positioned as a mid-size SUV that will be a generation ahead of Tesla in terms of intelligence, according to its CEO.

Jidu unveiled the ROBO-01 in Baidu's metauniverse platform XiRang, featuring ultra-high specs and a futuristic design.