Autonomous A2Z has signed a contract worth 279 million dirhams (approximately $8.2 million) with the UAE-based AI company Space42 for the supply of autonomous vehicles.
A2Z announced on August 4 that it will provide vehicles and autonomous driving technology for the TXAI autonomous service operating in the UAE as part of a 'Smart Mobility Convergence Project.' The contract is valued at 279 million dirhams (about $8.2 million).
This supply agreement marks a significant instance of a domestic autonomous driving company providing a large number of vehicles and technology for overseas commercial services. Under the agreement, Space42 will completely replace its existing Chinese-made autonomous vehicles with A2Z's vehicles. The supply will include eight driverless Level 4 RoboShuttles known as ROii, five autonomous vehicles based on the Kia PV5, five based on the Carnival, and one based on a MAN bus, totaling 19 vehicles.
A2Z will not only supply the vehicles but also provide a full-stack autonomous driving technology that includes autonomous driving software, an integrated control system, remote control, and call services. Starting in the second half of this year, pilot operations of the RoboShuttles will begin on Saadiyat Island and Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The company plans to expand services to demand-responsive transport (DRT) and tourist shuttles in the future.
A2Z has been conducting 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 aims to accelerate its entry into the global autonomous driving market, particularly in the Middle East, following this contract.
Han Ji-hyung, CEO of Autonomous A2Z, 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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