Ras Al Khaimah, June 27, 2023 – BaseTracK achieved a significant breakthrough today as its cutting-edge autonomous truck successfully rolled into the bustling city of Ras Al Khaimah. By establishing its office and workshop in the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, BaseTracK has chosen the UAE as its research and development base. BaseTracK debuted its first regional autonomous truck at an immersive test-drive event in Al Hamra along with the facility’s opening, marking an important turning point in the area’s automotive industry.
The BaseTracK autonomous truck, equipped with state-of-the-art sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence algorithms, navigated the busy streets of Ras Al Khaimah with precision and accuracy. The vehicle seamlessly merged with traffic, obeyed traffic signals, and made necessary lane changes, demonstrating its ability to operate safely and efficiently in real-world conditions.
The city’s government has been actively fostering an environment conducive to innovation and has supported initiatives that promote sustainable and efficient transportation systems .The successful deployment of the autonomous truck in Ras Al Khaimah is the result of extensive testing and development by BaseTracK’s team of engineers. The company has been at the forefront of autonomous vehicle research, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible in self-driving technology.
BaseTracK’s autonomous truck offers numerous potential benefits for industries that rely on trucking, such as logistics, shipping, and freight transportation. By eliminating the need for a human driver, autonomous vehicles can improve safety, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency. Furthermore, they have the potential to reduce emissions and make transportation more environmentally friendly.
“Our launch event allowed attendees to witness the future of transportation firsthand, reinforcing BaseTracK’s commitment to shaping the autonomous vehicle sector, the UAE’s commitment to growth and development is ideally aligned with BaseTracK’s aim of revolutionising the trucking industry. Rakez’s assistance and resources give an excellent foundation for us to expand and make Ras Al Khaimah a prominent centre of sustainable future transportation” stated Andrey Vavilin, CEO of BaseTracK.
As BaseTracK continues to refine its autonomous truck technology and work towards widespread adoption, it is expected that more cities and industries will embrace this revolutionary form of transportation. The successful demonstration in Ras Al Khaimah highlights the potential for autonomous vehicles to transform our daily lives, making transportation safer, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable.
Source: ArabianBusiness
