Autonomous a2z (CEO Jihyeong Han) participated in the Future Innovation tech eXpo 2024 (FIX 2024) held at EXCO in Daegu from October 23 to 26.
Since its founding in 2018, Autonomous a2z has led the development of a Korea-focused autonomous driving platform. It delivers autonomous driving services in Sejong, Incheon, Anyang, and Daegu and has earned recognition for its technology.
The company has made strides in its global expansion, targeting regions such as Singapore and the Middle East. Autonomous a2z continues to advance its technology, aiming for a fully autonomous driving platform by 2027.
At FIX 2024, Autonomous a2z debuted its first Level 4 mass-produced autonomous shuttle model, ‘ROii.’ After the prototype debut last year at DIFA as a 12-seater crewless shuttle, this was the first time the production model, intended for the commercial market, was presented to the public.
ROii reflects the vehicle’s mission: to create a free and intelligent journey where personal interaction extends the travel experience into everyday life. The shuttle incorporates Autonomous a2z’s proprietary software, which manages perception, decision-making, and control, enabling fully autonomous operation.
With the Autonomous Driving Act set to take effect in March, ROii will receive government certification for commercial deployment. The company aims to begin sales in 2026, with an initial goal of 200 units, and plans to reach 1,000 annual units by 2027.
“Through the FIX 2024 exhibition, we aim to highlight our unique autonomous driving technology on the global stage and strengthen our position in the innovation sector,” a representative from Autonomous a2z stated. “FIX 2024, which aspires to become Korea’s CES, is an ideal platform to showcase ROii’s near-production model, core technology, and autonomous driving platform.”
The company looks forward to building partnerships and increasing its domestic brand recognition at FIX 2024. “We hope to gain momentum for global expansion into smart city markets, showcasing Autonomous a2z as an emerging leader in autonomous technology,” they concluded.
FIX 2024 features specialized exhibitions, conferences, and business programs focusing on mobility, robotics, AI, and startups. The Daegu International Future Auto & Mobility Expo 2024 at EXCO’s East Wing will showcase trends in UAM, autonomous driving, batteries, components, and services. Meanwhile, the 2024 ICT Convergence Expo Korea, held in the West Wing, will exhibit AI, big data, blockchain, ICT, and metaverse technologies. The 2024 Daegu Robot Expo will display industrial robots, humanoid robots, and digital transformation solutions for the robotics industry. The “Start-up Arena” will also be newly launched, facilitating meetings between startups and experts from startup accelerators like Samsung C-Lab and Plug and Play.