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A2RL used SteerAI ’ s kit throughout their testing campaign in Italy alongside Juju Noda , a Japanese Super Formula Driver . This weekend , A2RL will test the kit at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan in a Man vs Machine demo featuring former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat as part of Suzuka ’ s season finale .

Reda Nidhakou , the Acting CEO of VentureOne , said : “ SteerAI ’ s collaboration with A2RL marks a significant step in autonomous mobility technology , showcasing the UAE ’ s leadership in AI and mobility solutions . Our kit delivers precision , agility , and adaptability , vital requirements for autonomous navigation on challenging race circuits . We believe having SteerAI ’ s technology tested in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League will help set a new benchmark in autonomous mobility in competitive motorsports .”

SteerAI was recently launched by VentureOne , the commercialisation arm of Abu Dhabi ’ s Advanced Technology Research Council , ATRC . It uses an advanced hardware kit and an AI-powered software stack to allow vehicles to tackle complex routes with autonomy , high precision , and agility . autonomous innovation . Where those do not yet exist , we have uniquely agile and ambitious partners across ATRC to rapidly develop and deploy the high-performance solutions we need and accelerate its preparation for the wider market .”

“ SteerAI ’ s autonomous kit is the backbone of the EAV24 car that each of our 12 international team will push to beyond what we currently know to be possible , through the spirit of fierce and fair competition . The successful test of the kit in Suzuka in AI vs AI conditions and against a driver of such renown as Daniil Kvyat is further proof that we have a world-leading ally in SteerAI as we continue to establish the league and expand internationally .”

SteerAI ’ s autonomous kit enhances the performance and reliability of A2RL racecars on complex circuits thanks to its comprehensive set of perception sensors , which provide a 360-degree view of the space around the car as well as other spatial data .

The software includes the necessary navigation , perception , and localisation capabilities , upon which competing teams can build their racing algorithms .

It was designed for high performance , including racing , and includes safety features and superior processing capabilities . The SteerAI kit will also be used throughout A2RL events in 2025 .

SteerAI is an autonomous mobility technology company powered by VentureOne , the commercialisation arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council . SteerAI ’ s advanced , AI-powered software stack , developed by the Technology Innovation Institute , empowers the logistics and defence industries by transforming industrial vehicles into powerful autonomous transport units that can handle complex missions .

Stephane Timpano , CEO of ASPIRE , the organiser of A2RL , commented , “ From the very foundation of A2RL , we have sought the most cutting-edge technologies , software and methodologies to lead the way in

SteerAI ’ s goal is to set new standards for efficiency , safety , and precision in autonomous mobility . p

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