ATRC’S STEERAI MARKS ESTABLISHMENT OF UAE AS AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGY LEADER

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Advanced Technology Research Council’s (ATRC) commercialisation arm, VentureOne, has launched SteerAI, which offers an advanced mobility system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that can transform standard industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses.

Catering to both the logistics and defence sectors to begin, SteerAI uses a hardware kit, software stack, and fleet management system to allow autonomous ground vehicles to tackle complex missions with high precision and efficiency, saving time and resources while protecting human workforces.

SteerAI is the second venture launched by VentureOne, AI71, which launched in November 2023, creates business solutions using ATRC’s applied research arm, Technology Innovation Institute’s (TII’s) Falcon generative AI models.

ATRC secretary general and United Arab Emirates (UAE) President adviser, Faisal Al Bannai said the launch of SteerAI was 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,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, VentureOne acting chief executive officer, Reda Nidhakou said: "The mobility needs in logistics and defence are intense, complex, and costly. Our vehicle-agnostic autonomous system redefines operational efficiency and precision while protecting companies’ most valuable assets, their people.”

Autonomous vehicles powered by SteerAI’s system will be able to run consistently and precisely between navigation points with minimal downtime.

The software stack works together with corresponding sensors to allow vehicles to respond swiftly to potential hazards, manoeuvre around obstacles, and operate seamlessly even in challenging environmental conditions and unmapped areas.

In addition to enabling fully autonomous mobility, SteerAI’s software also facilitates remote fleet management, providing mission planning and monitoring as well as data-driven analytics to ensure optimal vehicle deployment and performance.

-- BERNAMA