Project Summary

The Advanced and Autonomous Mobility project develops a structured framework to accelerate the adoption of autonomous systems through real-world testing in physical sandboxes. It addresses regulatory gaps and fragmented pilot efforts that currently hinder global deployment. By bringing together government entities, industry leaders, and research institutions, the project enables coordinated design, testing, and scaling of autonomous mobility solutions aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 priorities. The framework focuses on establishing regulatory sandboxes, selecting high-impact pilots, and implementing them with continuous evaluation and stakeholder collaboration. Insights from these pilots inform policy refinement and investment decisions, creating a scalable pathway for integration into national transport systems while positioning Saudi Arabia as a leader in autonomous mobility.

Impact

• Strengthened collaboration between government, industry, and academia to accelerate autonomous mobility adoption and ensure alignment with national priorities and regulatory development.
• Established a scalable framework guiding policy, investment, and deployment decisions, enabling successful transition from pilot projects to nationwide implementation.
• Delivered thought leadership through publications and case studies, supporting informed decision-making and positioning Saudi Arabia as a global reference in autonomous mobility.

Project Goals

• Develop a structured framework to accelerate autonomous mobility adoption through coordinated pilots, regulatory sandboxes, and stakeholder collaboration aligned with national transformation objectives.
• Identify and implement high-impact pilot projects that demonstrate feasibility, address regulatory gaps, and generate actionable insights for scaling autonomous solutions.
• Enable effective scaling of successful pilots by integrating lessons learned into policies, continuously refining regulations, and supporting long-term system-wide adoption.