Abu Dhabi's Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has announced the launch of a central control room dedicated to managing and monitoring autonomous vehicle (AV) operations across the emirate as part of its efforts to support the rollout of self-driving transport services.
This strategic step aims to enhance direct supervision and effective regulation of the sector through advanced systems for real-time monitoring, data analysis and decision support, ensuring the highest levels of safety and operational efficiency.
The control room comes amid the continuous expansion of autonomous vehicle services in the emirate, highlighting the importance of developing regulatory mechanisms that keep pace with the rapid growth of this sector.
It is equipped with a centralised supervision system and the Autonomous Vehicle Integration and Testing Operations Management System (AViTOMS), which enables real-time tracking of vehicle locations, speeds and routes, records and analyses trips, coordinates emergency responses with relevant authorities, and generates operational reports.
Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Acting Director General of the Integrated Transport Centre, said: “The inauguration of the central control room represents a key milestone in the development of the regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi. It responds to the rapid adoption of smart mobility technologies, which require an advanced supervisory system to ensure real-time monitoring and efficient risk management.”
“Through this control room, we establish an integrated approach combining technical capabilities and regulatory frameworks, enhancing the emirate’s readiness to operate autonomous vehicles within a safe and organised environment that builds trust and road safety,” he stated.
The platform also manages permit issuance and the approval of operational routes for licensed autonomous vehicle operators, he added.
The ITC said the control room will operate during approved hours, enabling rapid monitoring of autonomous vehicle operations and immediate response to operational or emergency situations in line with regulatory procedures.
“The Centre’s initiatives reflect a significant shift toward an integrated digital services model that strengthens Abu Dhabi’s leadership in the smart transportation sector,” remarked Hamad Adel Al Afeefi Executive Director of Intelligent Transportation Systems Sector.
The control room covers all autonomous vehicle services operated by licensed providers in the emirate, strengthening oversight, supporting the sector’s rapid growth, and fostering a regulatory environment that ensures smart mobility solutions are adopted with the highest standards of safety and efficiency, he added.-TradeArabia News Service
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