Bayanat, (ADX: BAYANAT) a leading provider of AI-powered geospatial solutions, today announced at DRIFTx, an international thought-leadership platform for smart and autonomous mobility solutions, a partnership with South Korean autonomous technology firm, Autonomous a2z.
Bayanat, Autonomous a2z Stun DRIFTx Visitors by Remotely Driving Vehicle 7,000 Kilometers Away
Signifying the official start of a strategic partnership between Bayanat and Autonomous a2z, both firms have said they seek to combine their expertise in pioneering cutting-edge Autonomous Fleet operations. In the spirit of collaboration and co-creation, both entities have reinforced their commitment to realizing a vision of sustainable smart mobility and transport systems.
A highlight at the event and serving as a powerful demonstration of the two companies’ joint autonomous driving capabilities, DRIFTx visitors at the Bayanat Pavilion were left in awe when they received a live demonstration of how a vehicle 7,000 kilometers away in K-City, South Korea, was safely teleoperated.
“It is incredible to see the progress being made in the smart and autonomous mobility space. Our partnership with Autonomous a2z is another milestone in Bayanat’s evolution, underpinning the strengths of our Smart Mobility Solutions offering,” said Abdulla Al Shamsi, Chief Operating Officer of Bayanat.
“The UAE and the region boast a burgeoning young and tech-savvy population, driving innovation and demanding cutting-edge solutions. By harnessing our combined expertise, we are not only shaping the future of transportation here in the UAE and the region, but also empowering the next generation with safer, smarter, and more accessible mobility options”, he added.
With a strong Smart Mobility Solutions (SMOS) offering, Bayanat has long been an established pioneer of autonomous driving and unmanned systems in the Middle East, with a proven track record of technological capability and know-how including Autonomous Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Digital Twins, Charging Infrastructure, Transportation Super Apps, and Testing and Simulation.
Speaking about the partnership, Jihyeong Han, the CEO of Autonomous a2z, said: “It is an honor to display our exceptional technology as Korea’s leading autonomous vehicle tech company at DRIFTx in Abu Dhabi in partnership with Bayanat. We’ve developed this remotely controlled teleoperations technology to guarantee the safety of our passengers and to operate L4 autonomous vehicles seamlessly.
It is the first time we have tried this outside of Korea’s borders. Our strongest record regarding remote driving was 400 kilometers. This makes this trial more meaningful not only for us, but also for the entire Korean automotive industry, as well as the government since this technology has been developed under the $1 billion Korea Autonomous Driving Development Innovation Foundation”, the CEO explained.
Hosted at the Bayanat Pavilion at DRIFTx, Autonomous a2z also showcases other hard- and software solutions. As well as the display of its Middle Shuttle, a fully autonomous electric vehicle accommodating up to nine passengers, the firm also presented its LiDAR Infrastructure System (LIS), a Smart City Solution that enhances road safety and traffic management. And LiDAR Surveillance Systems (LSS) will be demonstrated at the event, an innovative sensor system that detects faces and people using 3D data.
