Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Chinese robotaxi companies including WeRide, Baidu and Pony.ai are rapidly expanding across the Middle East, using the UAE as a launchpad for global growth. Supported by favourable regulation and smart mobility goals, the region is becoming a key testing ground for large-scale driverless transport.
VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council, has launched SteerAI, an AI-driven mobility system that transforms standard industrial vehicles into autonomous units. This innovation aims to enhance operational efficiency in the logistics and defense sectors, leveraging advanced navigation algorithms and remote fleet management capabilities.
Bayanat and Vay have partnered to advance teledriving technology in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, combining AI and geospatial data to enhance autonomous mobility. This collaboration includes a joint R&D initiative aimed at developing safe, next-generation autonomous solutions.