On the morning of Friday on the 3rd of October, K2’s subsidiary AutoGo in collaboration with Noon tested its automated electric delivery car “Robodelievary R2” in a 30 km trip from Noon’s headquarters in KEZAD to Noon Bandidos in Abu Dhabi. The vehicle will be used to transfer parcels/materials between Noon’s different sites.
The test was marked with the attendance of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) and Integrated Transport Centre (ICT).
The vehicle was first tested in a controlled environment and would be further tested on mile accumulation. The vehicle can already navigate roundabouts, speed bumps and recognize construction sites and road markers.
It can also navigate rough or narrow roads and react aptly to sudden swerves or breaks – it leaves a distance of few cars to guarantee safety. A lot of the knowledge that enabled these capabilities was transferred from the company’s experience with RoboTaxi.
After this pilot, the project will be expanded to more neighbourhoods and product categories, with full commercial deployment in the near future.
The vehicle reflects a firm step towards supporting Abu Dhabi’s smart mobility strategy which aims for 25% of trips in the Emirate to be done with smart transport by 2040. It will help improve efficiency, cut emissions, reduce traffic and lower carbon emissions.
Faraz Khalid, CEO of noon, said: “At noon, we are committed to shaping the future of e-commerce through innovation. Partnering with Autogo and ITC to introduce autonomous delivery solutions is a strategic step toward faster, smarter, and greener logistics for our customers. This pilot sets a regional precedent and reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a leader in smart transport and digital transformation.”
Waleed Alblooshi, Director of Communications at K2, said: “This is only the beginning; we envision that most deliveries will be done autonomously in the near future. Autonomous deliveries reduce risk on human carriers and shift their role towards monitoring and planning instead of arduous trips back and forth.”
About K2
K2 is a technology company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, pioneering the next frontier of innovation.
We design and develop intelligent systems across robotics, autonomous mobility, and longevity — building solutions that operate at the highest levels of precision, adaptability, and impact.
Rooted in the spirit of resilience and driven by a vision of progress, K2 exists to elevate the world around us — empowering both humans and machines to reach new heights.
About AutoGo
At AutoGo, a visionary UAE-based company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, we are pioneering a future where robots work alongside humans and collaborate seamlessly in our industries, work and home environments to improve safety, productivity and quality of life.
With a commitment to innovation and global partnerships, we aim to create AI-driven best-in-class autonomous robotics solutions for our customers, improving productivity, reduce risks, and make everyday tasks safer and simpler.
Our mission is to create robotic solutions that handle routine and hazardous tasks, allowing people to focus on creativity, connection, and problem-solving.
