Autonomous A2Z Unveils Robotaxi Commercialization Strategy in Japan

Level 4 Robotaxi Pilot Project in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture

On May 21, Autonomous A2Z announced that it participated in the "Cross Taxi (X Taxi) Autonomous Driving Seminar" held on May 20 (local time) at TKP Garden City Premium Shinagawa Takanawaguchi in Tokyo, Japan, where it presented its commercialization strategy for autonomous taxis and the current status of its global business.

Jinwoo Son, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Autonomous A2Z, is giving a presentation at the "Cross Taxi Autonomous Driving Seminar" held on the 20th (local time) in Tokyo, Japan. Autonomous A2Z

The seminar was hosted by the incorporated association X Taxi, established to promote digital transformation in Japan's taxi industry and prepare for the future of mobility. Over 100 participants attended, including officials from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as well as major global mobility companies such as May Mobility, DiDi, and Pony.AI, and representatives from the taxi industry.

Autonomous A2Z introduced its technology and business strategy for the commercialization of Level 4 robotaxis and shared trends in the global autonomous driving market, including Japan. Jinwoo Son, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Autonomous A2Z, shared results from the pilot operation of robotaxis conducted in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, between February and March this year, noting that both passengers and local business operators reported high satisfaction. He added that the company plans to expand the deployment of vehicles to additional regions and sectors in the future.

He also outlined the current status of autonomous driving projects in major global hubs such as Korea, Singapore, Japan, and the UAE, and discussed the direction of advancements in Level 4 autonomous driving technologies.

In particular, he emphasized key technology strategies for commercializing robotaxis, including multi-sensor fusion-based autonomous driving technology, next-generation autonomous driving architecture based on end-to-end (E2E) solutions, and remote monitoring and control technology, which attracted significant interest from the audience.

Japan 'Local Government & Public Week 2026' Exhibition AutonomousATG Level 4 Unmanned Autonomous Driving 'ROii' Booth. AutonomousATG

Autonomous A2Z also participated in the "Local Government & Public Week" event held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 13 to 15, together with its Japanese partner Kanematsu Corporation. Through the Kanematsu booth, the company showcased a model of its self-developed Level 4 fully autonomous vehicle, ROii, as well as demonstration videos of its autonomous driving projects in global markets.

Focusing on the robotaxi pilot in Tokushima Prefecture, the company shared the commercialization potential of Level 4 autonomous driving based on actual operational data, and discussed expanding collaborations with on-site stakeholders.

COO Son said, "Japan is a market where demand for autonomous driving is rapidly increasing to address social issues such as an aging population and a shortage of transportation personnel. Based on our experience with public road demonstrations both in Korea and overseas, and our Level 4 autonomous driving technology, we will work with our local partners in Japan to commercialize autonomous driving services."

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