Autonomous A2Z
[PRIVATE]Robotaxis · HQ: Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do · Est. 2018 · 1 model registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Autonomous A2Z: 1 model, 4 deployments across 4 regions, $31.9M raised. 4 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$32M
Headquarters
Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
South Korean autonomous driving company founded in 2018 by four former Hyundai Motor Group autonomous driving engineers. Develops full-stack Level 4 autonomous driving technology — software, vehicles, sensors, controllers, and road infrastructure — and operates the nation's largest autonomous vehicle fleet of 82 vehicles with ~940,000 km cumulative driving distance. Its flagship Level 4 vehicle, ROii, was the official autonomous vehicle for APEC 2025 and has a 96% domestic component localization rate. Ranked 7th globally in the 2025 Guidehouse Automated Driving Systems Leaderboard — the highest-ever ranking for a Korean company. Operating pilot programs in Singapore (autonomous shuttle with Grab), Japan (robotaxi in Tokushima with Kanematsu/NEC), and the UAE (joint venture with Space42). Preparing for KOSDAQ IPO in 2026.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Funded with institutional backing on record. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
- AV
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Autonomous A2Z.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-founder
CTO
Co-founder & Executive Director
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2018-07-18
cofounder · founded 2018-07-18
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- NCS x Autonomous A2Z (Singapore Autonomous Mobility)Mar 2, 2026
MOST RECENT · NCS x Autonomous A2Z (Singapore Autonomous Mobility) · 2026-03-02 · with NCS · JUST ANNOUNCED · Space42 x Autonomous A2Z (UAE Joint Venture) · 2025-11-06 · with Space42 · JUST ANNOUNCED · Kanematsu x Autonomous A2Z (Japan Market Entry) · 2025-08-05 · with Kanematsu Corporation · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- ROii at Seoul, South Korea[OPERATIONAL]
Seoul, South Korea · Jan 1, 2025
- ROii at Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan[PILOT]
Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan · Feb 6, 2026
- ROii at Singapore Port, Singapore[PILOT]
Singapore Port, Singapore · Jan 1, 2025
- ROii at Abu Dhabi[ANNOUNCED]
Abu Dhabi · Nov 6, 2025
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Autonomous A2Z?
South Korean autonomous driving company founded in 2018 by four former Hyundai Motor Group autonomous driving engineers. Develops full-stack Level 4 autonomous driving technology — software, vehicles, sensors, controllers, and road infrastructure — and operates the nation's largest autonomous vehicle fleet of 82 vehicles with ~940,000 km cumulative driving distance. Its flagship Level 4 vehicle, ROii, was the official autonomous vehicle for APEC 2025 and has a 96% domestic component localization rate. Ranked 7th globally in the 2025 Guidehouse Automated Driving Systems Leaderboard — the highest-ever ranking for a Korean company. Operating pilot programs in Singapore (autonomous shuttle with Grab), Japan (robotaxi in Tokushima with Kanematsu/NEC), and the UAE (joint venture with Space42). Preparing for KOSDAQ IPO in 2026.
What does Autonomous A2Z make?
Autonomous A2Z has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: ROii (Autonomous A2Z builds physical robots).
Is Autonomous A2Z publicly traded?
No. Autonomous A2Z is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Autonomous A2Z?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Autonomous A2Z building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, Nuro.
Who is the CEO of Autonomous A2Z?
Han Ji-hyeong is the ceo of Autonomous A2Z, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Autonomous A2Z?
Autonomous A2Z is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $32M in disclosed funding.
Where is Autonomous A2Z headquartered?
Autonomous A2Z is headquartered in Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.
How much funding has Autonomous A2Z raised?
Autonomous A2Z has raised approximately $32M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Autonomous A2Z?
Autonomous A2Z is privately held and venture-backed ($32M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Autonomous A2Z operate robots?
Autonomous A2Z operates 4 verified deployments, including at Seoul, South Korea, Abu Dhabi, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
How many robots has Autonomous A2Z deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified Autonomous A2Z deployments on record at sites including Seoul, South Korea, Abu Dhabi, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Autonomous A2Z a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Autonomous A2Z ranks in roughly the top 11% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Autonomous A2Z safe?
Autonomous A2Z has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.