China's Neolix self-driving vans operate as mobile vending machines

Neolix autonomous vans serve as mobile vending machines in Wuhan parks and tourist zones, where buyers wave, scan a QR code and receive a drink. Customers include Cainiao (Alibaba), JD.com and Meituan-Dianping; the category has operated in controlled zones since 2019.

• Neolix uses AI for routing, signal recognition and obstacle avoidance
• Purchase via QR code, no cashier or app order
• Customers include Cainiao, JD.com and Meituan-Dianping
• Deployed in parks, tourist zones and transport hubs