Autonomous Mobility Pilot Launches at UAE University Campus

The United Arab Emirates University has launched the pilot phase of an autonomous mobility project on its campus, unveiled during its participation in UMEX 2026. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with K2 and in coordination with the Integrated Transport Centre, part of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport, which will oversee the regulatory framework to ensure safety and operational efficiency. The project aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and deploy sustainable, future-ready mobility solutions that enhance quality of life on campus. The Integrated Transport Centre stated it will provide a regulatory environment aligned with international best practices. Professor Dr Ahmed Ali Al Raisi, Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, said the initiative aligns with the university’s strategy to support the educational environment and serves as a public–private partnership linking academic research with practical application. This is the second autonomous and automated mobility initiative presented by the United Arab Emirates University. Previously, a team of students from the Department of Electrical and Communications Engineering showcased a project titled “An Intelligent and Automated System to Enhance Campus Mobility” at GITEX Global 2025. The system is designed to develop a smart, sustainable transport network powered by artificial intelligence and autonomous control to manage vehicle movement on campus safely and efficiently, using continuous communication between vehicles and a central control hub with radio frequency identification, autonomous navigation and artificial intelligence. The team also presented at GITEX Technology Week 2025 and said they would continue developing the project in line with national innovation and sustainability agendas.