Autogo, a company specializing in autonomous mobility solutions and part of the Kintsugi Holding Group, has announced the commencement of operational trials for its Robo-Taxi service in Abu Dhabi.

This initiative is expected to lay the groundwork for full-scale operations by 2026.

The trials are conducted in partnership with Apollo Go, a subsidiary of Baidu, which is recognized as a leader in large-scale autonomous transportation services.

This collaboration aims to introduce a new generation of mobility technologies to the roads of Abu Dhabi.

Operational tests are coordinated with the Integrated Transport Centre of Abu Dhabi to ensure compliance with local transportation strategies, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure requirements, reflecting the emirate’s commitment to advancing smart mobility solutions.

The Robo-Taxi is designed with advanced electric configurations and AI-driven systems that provide precise driving capabilities and instantaneous responses to environmental conditions.

This technology emphasizes road safety and sustainable transport, aligning with societal trends towards greener urban mobility solutions.

Apollo Go, notable for being the first company in China to offer fully autonomous transport services, continues to integrate AI, big data, and automation technologies to support the development of future smart cities.

Sean Tieu, General Manager of Kintsugi Holding Group, stated that the launch of Robo-Taxi trials marks the beginning of a significant shift in urban transportation patterns, focused on enhancing road safety and sustainability in transit.

Autogo and Apollo Go aim to evaluate performance in real-world environments, engage with the community, and prepare for broader deployment of this technology in Abu Dhabi by 2026. As of March 2023, Apollo Go's fleets have logged over 150 million kilometers of autonomous driving, maintaining an exemplary safety record, with self-driving ride requests exceeding 10 million.