Autonomous A2G has signed a contract worth 279.1 million dirhams (approximately $8.2 million) with UAE-based AI company Space42 for the supply of self-driving vehicles.
A2G announced on August 4 that it will provide vehicles and autonomous driving technology for the TXAI autonomous driving service operating in the UAE as part of a 'Smart Mobility Convergence Project' with Space42.
This supply contract marks a significant instance of a domestic autonomous driving company providing large-scale vehicles and technology for overseas commercial services. Under the agreement, Space42 will deploy eight driverless Level 4 Robo Shuttle ROii vehicles, developed by A2G, along with various modified vehicles developed using domestic technology for local services.
A2G will not only supply vehicles but also provide a full-stack autonomous driving technology that includes autonomous driving software, an integrated control system, remote control, and call services. Pilot operations of the Robo Shuttle will begin in the second half of this year on Saadiyat Island and Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, with plans to expand services to demand-responsive transport (DRT) and tourist shuttles in the future.
A2G has conducted autonomous driving demonstration projects in 13 cities and provinces across South Korea, securing 91 temporary operation permits and accumulating a driving distance of 1.02 million kilometers. The company plans to accelerate its entry into the global autonomous driving market, particularly in the Middle East, following this contract.
Han Ji-hyung, CEO of Autonomous A2G, stated, "This export contract is a significant achievement for domestic technology in the Middle East, where countries are competing for the future of mobility. It demonstrates the potential for our autonomous driving technology, developed through domestic R&D and various demonstrations, to expand into overseas exports and local services."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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