Autonomous A2Z has surpassed 1 million km in cumulative autonomous driving distance, setting the longest record in South Korea. Passengers on its self-developed Level 4 driverless autonomous shuttle ROii also exceeded 10,000. A2Z disclosed the results and said on Tuesday it proved the stability and commercial viability of its Level 4 technology in real-world operating conditions. As of May 15, cumulative operating distance stood at 1,023,355 km and ROii passengers totaled 10,132.

A2Z obtained its first temporary permit to operate an autonomous vehicle in 2018, then reached 200,000 km in 2022 and 500,000 km in 2024 before surpassing 1 million km this year. The cumulative distance includes data from 13 cities and provinces in South Korea, as well as robotaxi trials in Tokushima prefecture in Japan and shuttle operations for employees of Grab in Singapore. The figure reflects expanded operating coverage beyond South Korea into overseas markets.

ROii is a Level 4 driverless autonomous shuttle developed by A2Z with a 96 percent localisation rate. It is designed as a fully driverless structure without a driver’s seat or steering wheel, and applies redundancy functions from the initial design stage to respond stably to unexpected situations such as sensor abnormalities or communication outages. It began operating last year in connection with Seoul’s Cheonggyecheon and Gyeongju APEC 2025, and has since been introduced in a total of 4 areas, including Anyang in Gyeonggi province and Ulsan, with 10 units.

A2Z said it plans to use the record to further improve the stability and operational reliability of its Level 4 autonomous driving technology. It was selected for a large-scale autonomous driving demonstration project in Gwangju backed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and is expanding business opportunities centered on ROii in overseas markets including Singapore, the UAE and Japan. After securing Level 4 performance certification in late 2026 to early 2027, it plans to pursue full-scale supply and advance operating models for local governments, public institutions and transportation operators.

A2Z CEO Ji-hyung Han (한지형) said, "This achievement means that A2Z has proven its commercialisation capability to operate stably on real roads with passengers and in operating environments, beyond simple technology demonstrations." He said, "Through continued technology development, we will expand Level 4 autonomous driving services centered on ROii in domestic and overseas markets and build a mass production system."