On September 5, 2024 (UTC +8),China's autonomous driving company Titan Technology engaged in high-level discussions with representatives from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) at the UAE Embassy in Beijing. During the talks, Mr. Saeed, Technology Counselor at the UAE Embassy, formally invited the Titan Technology team to visit Abu Dhabi for further negotiations.
On October 17, 2024 (UTC +4), the Titan Technology team, upon official invitation, visited the UAE for in-depth discussions with the ADIO and the KEZAD regarding potential collaboration.
ADIO representatives extended a warm welcome to the Chinese team, emphasizing Titan Technology's status as a key player in the global intelligent heavy truck industry and its extensive experience in driverless transport for ports and mining operations. "We sincerely welcome Titan Technology to contribute to Abu Dhabi's development.Our close collaboration will drive the advancement of Abu Dhabi's smart city and logistics initiatives." they said.
Lemmon Niu, Vice President of International Strategy at Titan Technology, remarked: "Abu Dhabi is a vital hub for the Belt and Road Initiative. We are excited to collaborate with ADIO and are keen to deploy our latest driverless technologies and expertise in the UAE. We look forward to a long-term partnership with Abu Dhabi."
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is a vital government agency focused on promoting investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi. As a key player in the region's investment landscape, ADIO drives economic diversification in the UAE and aims to create a sustainable investment destination. With strong expertise and industry experience, ADIO helps investors and businesses succeed and grow in Abu Dhabi.
The KEZAD is Abu Dhabi's largest free trade zone, spanning 418 square kilometers and playing a crucial role in the 2030 development plan. It includes a China-UAE Industrial Capacity Cooperation Demonstration Zone that aligns with the Belt and Road Initiative. Adjacent to KEZAD, Khalifa Port serves as a key hub on the Maritime Silk Road, recognized as one of the world’s most advanced deep-sea ports and the leading automated port in the Middle East.
Titan Technology is a comprehensive logistics provider specializing in zero-emission L4 smart heavy trucks, as well as charging and battery swap services. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Nanjing, the company’s team has over ten years of experience in new energy and intelligent driving. More than 90% of the team consists of senior R&D engineers from prestigious universities and leading firms. The company has applied for nearly a hundred patents, securing dozens of proprietary intellectual property rights in software and hardware technologies, including patents, standards, and copyrights. Furthermore, it has been recognized as a "National High-tech Enterprise."
Focusing on autonomous heavy-load transport in enclosed environments like bulk cargo terminals and mines, Titan has developed a LiDAR-Camera integrated sensing suite with high-protection and multimodal perception algorithms to handle challenging conditions. The company has successfully deployed L4 driverless heavy trucks and established remote management capabilities for autonomous fleets through vehicle-cloud integration and digital twin technology.
Titan has implemented driverless fleets at various bulk cargo terminals in China and in mines in Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia, using data-driven approaches to enhance algorithms. The company is also expanding internationally, establishing operations in North America and the Middle East to offer intelligent transport solutions for clients like Costco, Maersk, and Amazon.
