Dubai: Estonia, through Trade Estonia, a part of Enterprise Estonia, is making waves at the ITS World Congress 2024 in Dubai. The country is showcasing innovations in intelligent transport systems (ITS) and smart mobility, with a strong emphasis on strengthening its presence in the Gulf region.
Ambassador of Estonia to the UAE, Maria Belovas, emphasized Estonia’s focus on smart mobility collaboration: “We are here to leverage Estonia’s cutting-edge expertise in the ITS sector, with a special focus on the Gulf region, which is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in smart mobility. Estonia is happy to be a part of shaping the future of transportation”
Estonia’s innovations on display include:
- e-Pavement: This technology integrates sensors to monitor road conditions in real time, enhancing road safety and traffic management.
- Metrosert: A leader in metrology and calibration, ensuring precision in smart city infrastructure, key to autonomous driving technologies.
- Auve Tech: Known for its self-driving shuttles, providing sustainable mobility solutions that integrate with public transport, reducing environmental impact.
- Bamboo Apps: Specialising in digital transformation, creating software for automotive sectors, from infotainment systems to fleet management.
- Digilogistika Keskus: A pioneer in digital logistics, offering platforms that streamline freight and goods management, improving delivery times within smart cities.
Lili Kuusk, CEO of ITS Estonia, highlighted the rapid advancements in autonomous vehicles: “In Estonia, it is possible to quickly move from testing in a closed territory to an urban environment, which is why, for instance, autonomous vehicles have developed rapidly, and they already exist on the streets today. In the broader context of ITS, Estonia aims to leverage regional ITS cooperation networks as well as capitalise on the increasing focus on automation and personalisation of the intelligent transportation systems.”
Estonia’s participation at ITS World Congress 2024 underlines its commitment to driving innovation in global mobility, fostering sustainable solutions, and forging strategic collaborations for the future of transport.
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