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CCTV News Live Tests BYD's "Urban Village" NOA: Can Heavenly Eye 5.0 Handle Pedestrians, Narrow Roads, and Construction Zones Like a Veteran Driver?

March 24, 2026 at 11:41 AM

CCTV News conducted a live broadcast test of BYD's "Urban Village" Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) system. The test scenario included pedestrians crossing, narrow road encounters, construction zone obstacles, and other complex urban driving conditions. The focus was on evaluating whether BYD's Heavenly Eye 5.0 autonomous driving system could maintain stability and safety like an experienced driver in these challenging environments.

The live demonstration showcased BYD's advanced autonomous driving technology being tested in real-world urban village settings, which typically feature:

- High pedestrian density and unpredictable crossing behavior

- Extremely narrow roads requiring precise navigation

- Construction zones with temporary obstacles and lane changes

- Complex traffic patterns typical of dense urban areas

The test aimed to demonstrate the capabilities of BYD's latest autonomous driving system in handling some of the most difficult driving scenarios found in Chinese cities.