Autonomous A2Z Surpasses 1 Million Kilometers in Cumulative Autonomous Driving Distance

Sets New Record for Longest Autonomous Driving Distance in Korea
Proves Technological Stability and Commercialization Potential

On May 27, Autonomous A2Z announced that its cumulative autonomous driving distance has surpassed 1 million kilometers, and the total number of passengers for its self-developed Level 4 autonomous shuttle, ROii, has exceeded 10,000.

As of April, autonomous vehicles operated by Autonomous A2Z had achieved a cumulative operating distance of 1 million kilometers both domestically and internationally. By May 15, this figure had reached 1,023,355 kilometers. On the same day, the accumulated number of ROii passengers stood at 10,132.

An image of ROii, the Level 4 Autonomous Driving Shuttle by Autonomous A2Z, undergoing demonstration operation at Cheonggyecheon, Seoul. Autonomous A2Z

After receiving its first temporary operating permit for autonomous vehicles in 2018, Autonomous A2Z set a new domestic record with cumulative distances of 200,000 kilometers in 2022, 500,000 kilometers in 2024, and now over 1 million kilometers in 2026. This latest figure includes data collected from 13 provinces and metropolitan cities in Korea, as well as demonstration runs with robotaxis in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, and shuttle operations for Grab employees in Singapore. These achievements highlight Autonomous A2Z's growing capabilities as it expands its reach beyond Korea to the global stage.

ROii is a Level 4 unmanned autonomous shuttle, developed by Autonomous A2Z with 96% locally sourced components, and is the first of its kind in Korea aiming for commercialization. Designed from the outset as a fully driverless vehicle with no driver's seat or steering wheel, ROii features redundancy systems to ensure stable operation even in unexpected situations, such as sensor malfunctions or communication failures. Since launching operations last year in Seoul's Cheonggyecheon and Gyeongju for APEC 2025, ROii has been deployed in four regions, including Anyang in Gyeonggi Province and Ulsan, with a total of 10 vehicles. The company is currently in discussions with governments, local authorities, and enterprises in Korea and overseas to further expand adoption.

Autonomous A2Z plans to leverage this achievement to further strengthen the safety and reliability of its Level 4 autonomous driving technology. Recently, the company was selected for a large-scale autonomous driving demonstration project in Gwangju Metropolitan City, led by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. In addition, Autonomous A2Z is expanding business opportunities centered on ROii in international markets such as Singapore, the UAE, and Japan. By late 2026 to early 2027, the company aims to obtain Level 4 performance certification and advance its supply and operational models for Level 4 autonomous vehicles targeting local governments, public institutions, and transportation operators.

Han Ji-hyung, CEO of Autonomous A2Z, stated, "This achievement demonstrates that Autonomous A2Z has proven its commercialization capabilities by operating safely and reliably in real-world road and passenger environments, beyond mere technical demonstration. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the support and cooperation of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Ministry of Science and ICT, and other related organizations. We will continue to advance our technology, expand Level 4 autonomous driving services led by ROii in domestic and global markets, and establish a system for mass production."

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