Khalifa University to deploy UAE's first AV on campus

Khalifa University official website

The driverless and 100% electric 12-seater shuttle is one of the first-ever autonomous vehicles deployed in the UAE that will transport students and staff around the Sas Al Nakhl Campus.

The vehicle is deployed in a 'mixed traffic mode'. So, it can drive on the road with other cars, bringing smart mobility to the community and contributing to the UAE's sustainable development initiatives.

H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, witnessed the launch of the vehicle. 

He also attended the signing of an AED170-million operating agreement for the Emirates ICT Innovation Centre (EBTIC) by the three founders Khalifa University, Etisalat, and BT (UK), in addition to UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).

Sheikh Hamed said: "The autonomous vehicle at Khalifa University's SAN Campus reflects the University's commitment to contribute to Abu Dhabi's Vision 2030 targets towards creating a knowledge economy and making Abu Dhabi a world hub of research and development."

"It also contributes towards driving innovation while creating knowledge and human capital. Congratulations to the faculty, researchers and student engineers who have done a commendable job by making us proud of such an achievement by a local university in the UAE," he added.

The AV will provide a research and development platform to faculty and researchers at the Khalifa University Centre for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (KU-CARS) to investigate autonomous driving in challenging scenarios.

More from UAE News

  • UAE sends search and rescue team to Myanmar

    The UAE has urgently dispatched a search and rescue team, comprising members from Abu Dhabi Police, the National Guard, and the Joint Operations Command, to support efforts to save people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar.

  • UAE fuel prices announced for April

    Motorists in the UAE will enjoy reduced fuel prices in April, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Monday.

  • New Syrian government welcomed by UAE

    The UAE has welcomed the formation of the new Syrian government, and affirmed its support for the Syrian people’s aspirations towards achieving stability and prosperity.

  • Umm Al Quwain Ruler's mother passes away

    His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, has mourned the death of his mother Sheikha Hassa bint Hamid bin Abdulrahman Al-Shamsi.

Coming Up