Startup to further unmanned driving with new system

Chinese technology startup Leadgentech.ai plans to debut an improved self-driving system this year that can be retrofitted to existing cars, in a move to speed up mass production of the revolutionary technology.

Yang Wenli, CEO of the Beijing-based company, said the new system will enable vehicles to reach level four autonomous ability, where cars can handle most driving situations themselves, and be able to drive at a maximum speed of 120 kilometers per hour on highways.

Yang said the company's system could help driverless cars handle complex road conditions, such as tunnels, toll stations and roundabouts.