Australian tech firm Applied EV has teamed up with Oxbotica to create the first cabinless, commercial autonomous vehicle (AV) tested on European streets.
Applied EV’s autonomous ready software defined the vehicle was chosen for its capabilities by Oxbotica, a global leader in AV software.
It self-drove through Oxford streets in the United Kingdom.
The Applied EV vehicle, called Blanc Robot, was developed and built in Australia and carries an exclusive centralised software and control system. It is fully connected and can be configured for specific applications such as delivery or industrial logistics.
Applied EV’s core technology named Digital BackBone can be integrated into traditional cars and trucks to commercialise autonomous transport applications.
“The Blanc Robot, a zero-occupancy, all-electric, fully autonomous vehicle, is exactly the new type of innovation that will form the mainstay of the transportation industry for decades to come,” says Oxbotica founder and chief technology officer Paul Newman.
“Our partnership with Applied EV was fundamental in enabling autonomous technology for this on-road milestone. Oxbotica is changing the way people and goods move, and the Applied EV’s software defined vehicle is key to this journey.”
Applied EV founder and chief executive Julian Broadbent says the successful collaboration with Oxbotica accelerates the commercialisation and application of AV technology.
“This exciting development positions Australian developed innovations at the heart of the sector and the forefront of delivering AV technology on the streets of Europe. We’re excited to see how this world-class product will continue to support the market needs.”
Founded in 2015, Applied EV aids the $240 billion AV industry by creating the software and hardware that revolutionises transport and how we think about AVs.
The Australian company is developing solutions based on its BackBone and Blanc Robot technologies in Asia and the US.
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