The Advanced Technology Research Council’s (ATRC) commercialization arm, VentureOne, has unveiled SteerAI, an AI-driven mobility system designed to transform standard industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses. Initially catering to the logistics and defense sectors, SteerAI utilizes a hardware kit, software stack, and fleet management system to enable autonomous ground vehicles to undertake complex missions with high precision and efficiency, thereby conserving time and resources while safeguarding human workforces. The technology behind SteerAI was developed by experts at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the ATRC’s applied research division.
Faisal Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President and Secretary General of ATRC, remarked, “The launch of SteerAI is a significant milestone in solidifying the UAE’s leadership in autonomous technology. At ATRC, our vision is to continuously push the boundaries of innovation, and SteerAI exemplifies how we are turning groundbreaking research into real-world solutions that drive tangible impact.”
Dr. Najwa Aaraj, the CEO of TII, highlighted the innovation behind SteerAI, stating, “We have not simply created an autonomous vehicle—we have created an autonomous vehicle’s ‘brain.’ The advanced navigation algorithms work with cutting-edge sensors as part of an efficient, modular system that can operate on any vehicle and has the potential to transform the way we move.”
Vehicles equipped with SteerAI’s system will consistently and precisely navigate between points with minimal downtime. The integrated software stack and corresponding sensors allow vehicles to react quickly to potential hazards, navigate around obstacles, and function seamlessly in challenging environments, including unmapped areas.
In addition to enabling fully autonomous mobility, SteerAI’s software facilitates remote fleet management, providing mission planning, monitoring, and data-driven analytics to ensure optimal vehicle deployment and performance.
“SteerAI’s launch represents a major milestone in our journey of driving positive impact through the use of advanced technologies,” stated Reda Nidhakou, Acting CEO of VentureOne. “The mobility needs in logistics and defense are intense, complex, and costly. Our vehicle-agnostic autonomous system redefines operational efficiency and precision while protecting companies’ most valuable assets—their people. Our mission is to leverage technology to help our partners transform the way they operate.”
SteerAI is the second venture launched by VentureOne, following AI71, which debuted in November 2023 and focuses on creating business solutions using TII’s Falcon generative AI models.
