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South Australia,mobility for the future

Autonomous vehicles.

South Australia is an ideal place to develop transformative innovations such as autonomous vehicles (AV) and associated smart transport technologies.

Contents

1 Foreword

2 Driverless cars and our future

4 Autonomous Adelaide

6 New opportunities

8 Making it happen in South Australia

14 Research-driven industry partnerships

18 Competitive business environment

20 How we work with you

21 A message from Australia and New Zealand Driverless Vehicle Initiative

ForewordThank you for your interest in what South Australia is doing in response to the global transition in mobility and the emergence of autonomous vehicle technology.

It’s our mission to expose the world to the rich investment opportunities that exist in our state which has a very deep history in automotive and advanced manufacturing.

South Australia is one of only five CISCO Lighthouse Cities in the world, providing solutions deployed in City Wi-Fi, City Parking, City Traffic, City Lighting, City Operations Centre and City Safety and Security. The next stage will take this connectivity forward by including buses and bus shelters, smart waste management, along with other sensing apparatus to improve monitoring and management of water systems. In other words, Lighthouse Cities are leading the way in the use of integrated smart ideas to a better modern urban life.

With the transition of mobility technology and the next industrial revolution known as Industry 4.0 now underway, the information contained within this sector brochure will introduce new concepts for many people and demonstrate the commitment from the South Australian Government to be a leader in this field.

Here at Investment Attraction South Australia we have a dedicated, skilled and experienced business development team who can connect you to significant investment-ready projects, offering a clear path to secure investments.

Our case management approach involves listening to and understanding investor needs, recognising opportunities and tailoring agreed solutions – which in turn opens the door for viable investment and re-investment.

We do this by understanding local industry capabilities and opportunities and then pursuing global markets to complement and diversify those strengths.

With autonomous vehicle manufacturers now establishing themselves in South Australia the future of mobility manufacturing and testing is here.

Andrew Cooper Director, Future Industries and Advanced Manufacturing Investment Attraction South Australia

Adelaide has been recognised by Bloomberg Philanthropies as one of the global cities leading the transition to a future of autonomous mobility.avsincities.bloomberg.org/global-atlas

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Smart transport systems and technologies are about to change the way the world works.

International demonstrations of how autonomous vehicles (AVs) can support safe traffic flow, tourism and personal transport are the first wave of a revolution. Within five years, it is likely that autonomous vehicles will be a fundamental element of transport systems in airports, industrial sites, large residential facilities and tourist hubs.

Longer term, Adelaide and other world cities will become the centres for new “mobility ecosystems” in which AVs have not just revolutionised our transport systems but the cities and societies in which we live, work and play.

The imminent arrival of fully autonomous vehicles and associated innovations are forcing industry, government and researchers around the world to rethink the transport we use, the infrastructure we need, and the technology required to maintain law and order on our roads.

They are working together to investigate the impacts of AVs on society-wide issues such as energy consumption, how our roads are monitored and controlled, and how entire city spaces are planned and used.

For example, the introduction of automated vehicles in Australia is expected to dramatically reduce road deaths and injuries and associated social costs, with economic benefits estimated at A$27 billion a year in 2016 and to reach A$53 billion a year by 2031. (In Canada, research suggests that replacing conventional vehicles with self-driving vehicles would result in more than A$65 billion in economic benefits each year, including A$25 billion in lives saved, A$12 billion in avoided medical costs, A$20 billion in wasted time in traffic and A$8 billion in congestion avoidance.)

In South Australia, a legacy of world-leading automotive manufacturing and research expertise is the basis for entrepreneurial government, business and science partnerships examining how AVs and other emerging technologies will generate economic activity and transform communities.

The Adelaide-based Centre of Excellence for the Australian Driverless Vehicles Initiative (ADVI) released a position paper in September 2016 proposing that Australia lead the establishment of a new AV industry, with key sectors developing and supplying the new “mobility ecosystem”. This strategic approach would bring economic and employment opportunities in:

> advanced manufacturing

> legal and insurance services

> communications and information technology value chains and innovations

> public and private transport systems

> the use and efficiency of trunk public transport

> equitable mobility, pricing and new revenue collection technologies and systems

> urban planning and city infrastructure e.g. parking

> change management.

The ADVI paper outlined how different levels of automation – from “zero” or no automation to Level 5 “full” automation – will require escalating system and infrastructure change. The ADVI report predicts that if a “high disruption” approach is taken, Australia could have 100 per cent of its new vehicles fully autonomous by 2030.

Driverless cars and our future

In June 2017, Intel Corporation released findings from a study it had commissioned into the new ‘Passenger Economy’ - today’s drivers becoming tomorrow’s passengers. The study predicted the Passenger Economy will be worth US$7 trillion in 2050 of which 47 per cent is expected to occur in the Asian region.

Accelerating the Future: Economic Impact of the Emerging Passenger Economy (Strategy Analytics on behalf of Intel) - June 2017.

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South Australia, transitioning to a driverless future


SAE INTERNATIONAL’S LEVELS OF DRIVING AUTOMATION FOR ON-ROAD VEHICLES

Level Name Human or Automated Who or what controls acceleration, steering?

Who or what monitors the environment?

Fallback performer of dynamic driving task*

Highest Level reached by vehicle brands

‘Human driver’ monitors the driving environment

0 No automation

Driver performs all aspects of driving

Human driver Human driver Human driver All brands

1 Driver assistance

Driver assistance system of either steering or acceleration/deceleration using information from environment, human driver performs other tasks

Human driver and system

Human driver Human driver Subaru, Mazda, Ford, Jaguar, Renault, Fiat, Peugeot

2 Partial automation

One or more driver assistance systems of both steering and acceleration/deceleration using information from environment, human driver performs other tasks

System Human driver Human driver Tesla, GM, Volvo, VW, Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, Infiniti, Nissan, Honda

Automated driving system (‘System’) monitors the driving environment

3 Conditional System performs all driving tasks; human driver intervenes when requested

System System Human driver Audi**

4 High Automation

System performs all driving tasks, including when human driver does not intervene when requested

System System System None

5 Full Automation

System performs all driving tasks under all road and environmental conditions manageable by a human driver

System System System None

*Dynamic driving task includes the operational (steering, braking, accelerating, monitoring the vehicle and roadway) and tactical (responding to events, determining when to change lanes, turn, use signals, etc.) aspects of the driving task, but not the strategic (determining destinations and waypoints) aspect of the driving task.

**Audi A8 to be released in 2018

Reference January 2014: The table above is based on SAE International’s standard J3016: Taxonomy and Definitions for Terms Related to On-Road Motor Vehicle Automated Driving Systems


South Australia is an ideal place to develop transformative innovations such as autonomous vehicles (AV) and associated smart transport technologies.

Adelaide has been recognised by Bloomberg Philanthropies as one of the global cities leading the transition to a future of autonomous mobility.

The state’s physical environment – including geographic position and topography, climate and long, straight regional roads – and world-class manufacturing and scientific capabilities position South Australia and our capital, Adelaide, for AV research, development, manufacturing, testing and real-world deployment.

South Australia has already shown that we welcome the benefits AV development offers our economy and community well-being. Since staging Australia’s first AV-related conference, the International Driverless Cars Conference, in November 2015¹, South Australia has legislated for AV testing on our roads, so that researchers and car manufacturers can experiment in real-world conditions.

Adelaide is Australia’s only Cisco Lighthouse City for smart city innovation and the first city outside the United States to join the US Ignite program for high bandwith (Gig City) innovation projects. It is also Australia’s centre for cyber security and defence technology research, with global companies including IT giant NEC choosing Adelaide for new intelligence centres and security-focused facilities.

South Australia is the nation’s leading innovator in data security, hosting the A$80 million Australian Government-funded industry collaboration and research centre, the Data2Decisions Cooperative Research Centre (D2D CRC).

The development of autonomous vehicles aligns with other initiatives underway in South Australia that contribute to a clean, connected, user-focused society:

> innovation-focused industry precincts such as Tonsley Innovation District

> the Low Carbon Economy Strategy, which aims to replace fossil fuel-generated power with renewable sources

> the 1GB City Strategy, which has now been implemented to improve connectivity so that large amounts of data can be moved quickly and efficiently

> the Adelaide City Council’s 10 gigabyte fibre pathway strategy, which supports inner- business and social development.

The South Australian Government is working closely with the Adelaide-based Centre of Excellence for the Australian Driverless Vehicles Initiative (ADVI) to explore opportunities for AV-related research and development and accelerate their introduction into Australian cities.

Autonomous Adelaide

Australia’s only CISCO Lighthouse City

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South Australia has gone a long way to encouraging autonomous vehicle innovators to develop the technology in their space.Sarah Hunter, Policy X, Google

The South Australian Government welcomes and encourages trials of advanced automotive and driverless vehicle technology in South Australia.

> Trials are enabled under the Motor Vehicles Act, as amended by the Motor Vehicles (Trials of Automotive Technologies) Amendment Bill 2016

> Early contact with the Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) is the first step

> DPTI will work with applicants to step through the approval process

> DPTI will also support importation of test vehicles or modification of production vehicles for testing advanced automotive technologies and driverless vehicle functionality on South Australian roads

> Public Liability Insurance, that includes Compulsory Third Party (CTP) equivalent cover, is essential and needs to be obtained and held by applicants

> Trial applications should also refer to the Australian Government document “Guidelines for Trials of Automated Vehicles in Australia”.

We look forward to working with you soon and helping your business with its advanced and autonomous vehicle technology development.

How to trial advanced automotive and autonomous vehicle technology in South Australia


Local advanced manufacturers work hand-in-hand with the research sector to take new innovative ideas through to commercialisation.

Automotive manufacturingDecades of automotive manufacturing in Adelaide has provided a world-class network of manufacturers, component designers and developers, and repairers able to support the testing and development of next-generation vehicle models.

IT and electronicsA strong background in electronics manufacturing has evolved into a renowned focus on the information technology (IT), software and systems engineering critical to autonomous vehicle development.

Artificial intelligence and roboticsSouth Australia’s long-standing expertise in robotics and artificial intelligence is leading to explorations in multi-use systems, confidence in autonomous systems, navigation and language capabilities.

Defence and aerospaceMost of Australia’s defence activity occurs in or is linked to South Australia. Opportunities exist to capitalise on research and industry expertise in specialist fields such as autonomous systems, sensing and target tracking and functional coatings. Carnegie Mellon has chosen to base the Asia-Pacific headquarters of its Software Engineering Institute in Adelaide to work with defence and industry on software and systems, including cyber security.

New opportunitiesSouth Australia has the government, industry and research platforms ready to support your business’s systems and technology and an ideal physical environment for safe and secure research, testing, manufacturing and deploying connected and autonomous vehicles.


Cyber securityAdelaide leads the nation for cyber, space and surveillance, with a rapidly growing industry driven by defence and national research programs. As such it is home to some of the world’s most sophisticated electronics and cyber projects, national innovation, investment and many of the world’s best known security contractors.

Healthcare and ageingSouth Australia’s world-leading health and biotechnology sector is investigating how healthcare and caring for the aged will change as driverless cars reduce the number of accidents and enable an ageing population to stay at home longer.

Human systems Psychologists and neuroscientists at South Australia’s universities are contributing to global knowledge about driving-related factors such as situational awareness, sleep and fatigue, and mental processing and communicating under pressure, as well as creativity and competency measurement. The Institute of Choice at the University of South conducts research into human decision-making for industries including urban development, health, transport and entertainment – all critical factors in the integration of autonomous vehicles into society.

Virtual and augmented realitySouth Australia is home to the headquarters of Simulation Australasia, a leader in developing and testing the augmented, virtual and mixed reality technologies that will be the focus of AV entertainment systems. Successful trials and projects include providing benefits of AV systems for mining and resources, defence and the aged.


SAGE AutomationSAGE Automation produces integrated intelligent transport system (ITS) technologies that improve end-user experience, reduce life cycle costs, lessen environmental impacts and prepare transport systems for future technologies.

SAGE is supporting multiple autonomous vehicle (AV) trials under the South Australian State Government’s $10 million Future Mobility Lab Funds at Tonsley and is involved with leading autonomous vehicle companies nationally. Its connectivity-focused ITS technologies, including award-winning vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure solutions, will address many of the challenges that road authorities, researchers and technology companies will face in bringing AVs to our roads and ensuring the public is confident about their use.

SAGE produces and integrates a range of Bluetooth receiver beacons for the State Government’s AddInsight, which monitors real-time road traffic using Bluetooth sensor technology. In addition, SAGE’s sister company Nukon is the leader in developing data management systems and analytics dashboards for future traffic control centres.

TelstraTelstra has been exploring connected intelligent transport systems for several years and in October 2016, in partnership with Cohda, successfully trialed vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) technology over Telstra’s 4G network at Tonsley.

This was a pivotal first step in developing cellular V2X technology. Demonstrated applications included alerting a driver to upcoming roadworks, giving way to high-priority vehicles, and testing “green light timing”, which informs the vehicle of the speed needed to reach a green traffic light.

Vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-vulnerable (bicycles and pedestrians) technology will be tested soon. Vehicle-to-vulnerable testing will show how messages can be sent over the 4G network to enable interaction of vehicles with smartphone-equipped bicycles, extending the safety net to active transport.

More broadly, Telstra is closely engaged with the global high-speed wireless “long-term evolution” or LTE community, which is developing special automotive capabilities for the mobile network.

Cohda WirelessAdelaide is home to Cohda Wireless, the leading supplier of applications for the connected AV market. Cohda creates software that enables AVs to connect with other vehicles and with “smart city” infrastructure.

The connections include vehicle to vehicle, vehicle to infrastructure, and vehicle-to-pedestrian, collectively called “V2X”. They allow CAVs to ‘talk’ to each other, “smart” elements in the structural environment and vulnerable road users to avoid accidents, reduce congestion and be more efficient.

Cohda’s V2X solutions provide cars with “360-degree awareness”, detecting hidden threats by extending the horizon of awareness beyond what the driver can see or on-board sensors can detect. Gathering and synthesising data from sensors on nearby vehicles and roadside infrastructure enables the AV to “see” beyond the vehicle-centric perspective, creating a broader awareness zone.

Cohda has market-ready products that enable vehicles to use its tested technology in intelligent transport systems. General Motors announced in May that its 2017 Cadillac CTS sedan would include Cohda’s V2X software as a standard feature, while Bosch and Ducati are introducing it to motorcycles.

Nova Systems Originally established in 2000 in Adelaide as a specialist test and evaluation consultancy for the Royal Australian Air Force, Nova Systems is today the pre-eminent independent capability assurance professional services provider in the southern hemisphere.

Regularly listed as one of Australia’s most innovative companies, and best places to work, Nova Systems provides world class solutions to complex technological problems.

Nova Systems is the automotive industry’s trusted, independent partner for the delivery and integration of fully assured Connected Automated Vehicle (CAV) and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies.

Using world’s best practices in systems engineering, combined with its extensive experience of working in the aerospace, cybersecurity, communications and transportation sectors, Nova Systems has the capability to work with the manufacturer, the regulator and/or the end user to ensure that any newly introduced capability / technology is fit-for-purpose and safety-to-operate for specific operating environments throughout the lifecycle.

To complement its skills and expertise, Nova Systems has developed proprietary tools and methodologies, as part of its service offering, that are specifically designed to manage the test and trials of complex systems like CAVs and ITS. These tools also offer the ability to communicate the compliance status of the assurance process and the associated safety case.

Nova Systems’ independence provides the confidence that the solution provided by the manufacturer satisfies the original need and in the safety manner possible.

Making it happen in South AustraliaGlobal automotive, IT and connected systems companies are choosing to operate in South Australia.

They benefit from an inspiring, collaborative and cohesive environment that generates and encourages autonomous vehicle (AV) technology partnerships.




With headquarters in Sweden and Australia, electric car start-up Uniti explores ways to accelerate the advent of autonomous cars to the mass market.

Uniti seeks to use technology to disrupt old mobility paradigms. Thinking of their electric city vehicle more as an electronics consumer product than a traditional car, they have designed it from scratch for autonomy, an intuitive user experience and maximum sustainability.

With unconventional features such as a drive-by-wire system, a full-sized heads-up display and a dual joystick-type controller [optionally] instead of a steering wheel, it is aimed at tech enthusiasts, early adopters and conscious consumers.

Bridging the gap between the race for full autonomy and the current state of technology, Uniti explores yet-unleveraged options to bring their autonomous car to market by 2019.

Uniti makes use of machine learning to model and control for the sources of uncertainty in the routes through which it is driven frequently.

This allows different levels of autonomy to be offered on different parts of the city, depending what parts are traveled most – eventually building towards full coverage.

Uniti has also been involved in efforts to assess and improve the viability of open source software for autonomous Autonomy for the masses driving – an attempt to harness some of the qualities not usually found in closed source alternatives.

Other projected uses of autonomy include the possibility for owners to hire out their vehicles, which can then self-deliver to their new user, facilitated by remote monitoring by human operators; as well as interpreting behavioral cues from the driver to improve how autonomous functions or other forms of assistance are deployed.

Uniti is scheduled to conduct testing of their autonomous systems in Adelaide next year.

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Uniti

Uniti seeks to use technology to disrupt old mobility paradigms.


ARC, a San Diego-based start-up, is currently in Adelaide as part of the first ever Australian Techstars cohort.

Founded in 2015 by Chief Executive Officer Andy Kieatiwong and Chief Technology Officer Kyle Adriany, ARC has developed innovative technology which can create 3D-printed metal rocket engines in a tenth of the time and at half the cost of traditional methods.

By combining advanced design capabilities with state-of-the-art additive manufacturing technologies, ARC is able to provide reliable and affordable propulsion solutions for the space industry.

“Techstars reached out to ARC in early 2017 and encouraged us to consider the accelerator, which was opening a defence-focused program in Adelaide and we are honoured to be a part of the first cohort,” Andy says.

“This specific emphasis on shaping start-ups within the sector was appealing to us. On top of finding out what Adelaide had to offer for the space industry, this was a chance for us to make new connections and gain additional knowledge and expertise needed to further our company.

The Techstars team works hard to provide the support and resources necessary to strengthen the start-up community. They do a great job leveraging their network; if there is something you need, they can connect you with the right people from all over the world.”

With their emphasis on mentorship-driven growth, Techstars understands the value of providing entrepreneurs with a variety of perspectives to help guide them in making the best possible business decisions, during and after the program.

“We’ve had the opportunity to meet with experts from companies within the space industry including Boeing, Codan, Saab, and Thales,” Andy says.

“Adelaide is a forward-thinking city, committed to building a start-up infrastructure, and there is lot of potential for success for companies within new and emerging industries.

For those in the space and defence sector, this is the perfect time to get into the market. Innovation and connectivity is brewing in Adelaide, positioning the city as a major player in the global economy.

By implementing cutting edge new technologies such as the GigCity Network, Adelaide has set itself apart from other areas of world that are still trying to catch up.”

Andy says that South Australia’s strong backing for start-up growth is also essential element.

“We’re seeing an incredible amount of support provided by the South Australian Government, who recognize the positive economic impact of taking risks on innovative companies like ours,” Andy says.

“There are also world-class universities, like The University of Adelaide, that foster important partnerships with the start-up community.

Also, the city boasts an enviable lifestyle that is a key factor in entrepreneurs’ decisions to relocate or expand. Overall, I’m confident start-ups can thrive in the business climate that Adelaide has to offer.”

Case Study: Additive Rocket Corporation (ARC)


Aurrigo – RDM Group (UK)Tonsley is also the site for Aurrigo’s (part of UK firm RDM Group) Adelaide presence and the first stage of its Australian manufacturing, support and maintenance base.

RDM completed its first operational autonomous vehicles in 2015. The first five of 45 vehicles RDM is supplying as part of a £20 million UK Autodrive project are now undergoing trials near London. RDM, through its Aurrigo subsidiary, plans to assemble driverless pods in Adelaide for the Asia-Pacific region. The Adelaide operation will also provide local access to RDM’s expertise in AV supply and fleet operations.

Aurrigo is a confirmed recipient of a $1 million grant from the South Australian Government’s Mobility Lab Fund to trial a project in which AVs are used to deliver goods in the 0.25 sq km Tonsley precinct. The trial will enable businesses at Tonsley to test AVs as part of their local network or within their facilities.

Other trials and applications, including transporting people in South Australia and interstate, are being planned.

Aurrigo’s ‘Pod Zero’ is a wheelchair-accessible, four-person or eight-person AV with vehicle-to-vehicle connectivity. Designed for short passenger or freight journeys such as within industrial sites, residential communities or airports, its typical speed is 8km/ hour but it can reach 24km/hour.

The Pod Zero’s Autonomous Control System (ACS) detects and avoids obstacles such as pedestrians, cyclists and stationary objects using sensors and on-board processing. The pod can be booked through Bluetooth, using a mobile phone app, and is powered by a battery pack that can be replaced in 10 minutes and recharged in less than three hours.


NAVYA is a French technology company specialising in developing innovative, smart and sustainable mobility solutions. NAVYA develops driverless, automated and electric vehicles that are designed for the intelligent transport of people and goods on the first and last mile.

These autonomous vehicles, independent of all infrastructure, enable to revolutionise mobility of the citizens and productivity of the employees on private sites. Since September 2015 NAVYA provides its self-driving shuttles.

The company has established itself as a specialist in the field, renowned for using the complex technology that is a combination of software expertise, automobile construction and advanced techniques in navigation, geolocation and telecommunication.

In September 2017, the company reached an agreement with the South Australian Government to establish NAVYA’s Asia-Pacific manufacturing facility in Adelaide. NAVYA says it is attracted by South Australia’s carbon neutral and renewable energy focus which aligns with its own global interests.

The French firm currently has manufacturing operations in Lyon, France and Detroit, Michigan. A plant in Adelaide would secure operations in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.

NAVYA CEO Christophe Sapet said the announcement is a natural progression in the company’s growth strategy.

“We are delighted to have been able to lay the groundwork of a partnership agreement with the Government of South Australia,” Mr Sapet said.


NAVYA

These autonomous vehicles, independent of all infrastructure, enable to revolutionise mobility of the citizens and productivity of the employees on private sites.


Local Motors is an American motor vehicle manufacturing company focused on low-volume manufacturing of open-source designs using multiple Microfactories and a SaaS platform.

Development and deployment of future mobility solutions is important to Local Motors and this aligns well with the South Australian Government’s focus of growing an autonomous vehicle ecosystem in the state.

Local Motors was founded with the belief that co-creation and open collaboration could change the world of transportation. The company utilizes a growing system of Microfactories to build small, just-in-time batches of vehicles through direct digital manufacturing. This strategy allows Local Motors to make its ideas big and its footprint small, reducing the need for capital and decreasing its environmental impact.

Local Motors co-creates vehicles and products to understand the wants and needs of consumers of today and in the future. Local Motors collaborates with prestigious companies such as IBM, Siemens, GE and Airbus to redefine not only the process but the outcome.

Meet Olli:

Amongst Local Motors’ greatest achievements is Olli, the World’s first self-driving, cognitive shuttle which not only carries up to 12 passengers, but also talks to them. To enable such level of human interaction, Olli leverages IBM Watson’s Cognitive APIs.

Olli uses laser sensors that can detect the distance of objects allowing it to make quick decisions in order to get around town. It also analyses and learns from the high volumes of transportation data the sensors produce.

Olli offers a smart, safe and sustainable transportation solution that is long overdue. Olli with Watson acts as our entry into the world of self-driving vehicles, something we’ve been quietly working on with our co-creation community.

In Australia:

In 2018, Local Motors will enter a new phase in its market expansion program. Fresh from the recent Olli deployment in the Nordics, Australia is next on the company’s radar. Local Motors is already in discussion with various private companies and State Government agencies and are discussing pilot programs that will demonstrate its capabilities. These will include participation from local Australian partners who have contributed leading edge solutions to enhance the Olli experience as well as their driverless transport ecosystem.


Local Motors

Local Motors co-creates vehicles and products to understand the wants and needs of consumers of today and in the future.




EasyMile is a high-tech start-up specialising in providing both software powering autonomous vehicles and also the last mile smart mobility solution. The company was founded in 2014 in Toulouse, France, and has since expanded internationally with offices in Singapore, Australia, USA and Germany.

EasyMile has deployed its EZ10 driverless shuttles in over 100 projects spanning across 20 countries over the past four years with no accidents. EasyMile has recently completed a successful six month deployment of its EZ10 driverless shuttle at the Darwin Waterfront in Northern Territory in which EasyMile won an award in the ‘Excellence in Technology and Innovation - On Street’ category at the prestigious National Parking Industry awards.

The EZ10 driverless shuttle is EasyMile’s flagship product for smart mobility. It is fully electric and can transport up to 12 people with an access ramp that is able to cater to passengers with reduced mobility. The EZ10 has no steering wheel with neither a dedicated front nor back, and does not require additional infrastructure to operate.

Besides the EZ10, EasyMile has recently announced a partnership with TLD in the development of TractEasy, the world’s first autonomous electric baggage tractor. The TractEasy solution is meant to transfer baggage and freight from the terminal to the aircraft area, on the service roads, with a fully driverless approach. The prototype is expected to finalise its qualification test at Francazal Airport by mid-2018 for mid-scale applications with selected launch customers. Commercial applications are expected in Q1 2019.


EasyMile


Growing advanced manufacturing has been identified as one of the South Australian Government’s Seven Strategic Priorities.

In South Australia and around the world, efforts to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable autonomous vehicles extend beyond developing the cars into fields such as mathematics and software engineering, economics, law and urban planning.

South Australia’s universities are key partners in many international projects contributing to how the vehicles will interact with complex real-world environments, and in doing so transform how we move and the way we live.

The research and industry partnerships involve undergraduate and postgraduate students in a range of disciplines, preparing them for a workforce already planning for the introduction of AVs and their implications.

The South Australian Government has established the A$10 million Future Mobility Lab Fund to foster AV technology research and development and maximise the economic benefits. The Lab is contributing to Adelaide Airport’s A$2.8 million project to introduce three electric AVs to shuttle passengers between the long-term parking lot and the terminal. If the trial is successful, the Airport plans to include driverless shuttles in its permanent shuttle fleet.

Research-driven industry partnerships


At its campus at the Tonsley innovation precinct, Flinders University collaborates with industry and government on projects such as its “last mile” trial of driverless shuttles. It received Future Mobility Lab funding for a five-year, A$4 million project – conducted with the Royal Automobile Association (RAA) and eight other industry partners and involving undergraduate and postgraduate students – to support the development of the state’s first “last mile” public transport driverless shuttle service. The service would ferry people between public transport such as trains or buses and their homes or workplaces.

Flinders is also working with UK-based driverless car supplier RDM to develop “last mile” freight logistics, enabling cargo delivered to a Tonsley arrival point to be transferred by driverless “cargo pods” to destinations within the 61-hectare innovation precinct.

Building on a 50-year history of automotive research and design, Flinders – along with the University of South Australia – is a member of the new Australian Government-backed iMOVE CRC, which will explore intelligent transport systems and infrastructure, new end-to-end freight solutions, and enhanced personal mobility.

In addition, Flinders’ Centre for Maritime Engineering, Control, and Imaging (CMECI) is exploring how mechanical machines, sensors, electrical systems, and embedded computing platforms can together create autonomous maritime systems. CMECI has developed TopCat, an electrically powered autonomous surface vessel.

Flinders University

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The University of South Australia is partnering with industry and research leaders around the world to develop AV technology and explore how individual humans and societies will accept and adopt the change it will bring.

In the autonomous and unmanned systems sphere, UniSA is conducting research into specialised fields such as multi-vehicle teaming and airspace integration, developing trajectory planning techniques for assured sensing. Elsewhere, its researchers are evaluating autonomous systems, developing biology-based sensor systems, undertaking target motion analysis for electronic warfare systems and determining how projector-based augmented reality can be used in staffed command rooms.

The university’s strengths in psychology and neuroscience are directing studies into how sleep deprivation and fatigue can influence factors such as situational awareness, information processing and response performance that will be critical in various stages of AV adoption. Measurements of staff creativity will have ramifications for a rapidly changing workforce.

UniSA’s acknowledged expertise in materials research is also contributing to global knowledge about the most practical, durable and abrasion resistant materials and coatings to apply to a new generation of vehicles that will encounter very different “traffic” problems to those experienced by cars, trucks and bicycles for the past 120 years.

University of South Australia

Image: UniSA’s Future Industries Institute




At the University of Adelaide, the implications of driverless vehicles for society are being investigated by an interdisciplinary team of university researchers and external partners.

The university’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research and School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering are working with BMW and the University of Applied Sciences in Augsburg, Germany to explore how to maximise AVs’ safety and performance in the newly constructed Autonomous Vehicle Laboratory. A BMW Active Hybrid 3 vehicle will be fitted with sensors and control technologies to test safety, mobility, emissions and transport efficiency factors.

The effectiveness of driverless technologies in responding to crash situations and the local Australian conditions will be evaluated, while impacts of AVs on the transport system are being studied so policies and regulations can be drafted and implemented successfully. Other work reflects the significance of individual mobility in transport systems and the implications of AV-dominated transport system.

The University of Adelaide has the Australian Centre for Visual Technologies and is one of four university partners in the Australian Centre for Robotic Vision, which is developing technology to enable robots to use visual sensing to operate in unstructured environments. The Centre has direct links to leading AV technology companies such as Tesla and Oxbotica.

The University of Adelaide


South Australia is determined to be a leader in AV development and deployment – and we’ve nurtured the right business environment to do it.

Progressive government policies support innovative companies and initiatives that are changing how industry works, at home and around the world.

The South Australian Government has committed to making Adelaide the world’s first “carbon neutral” city, and to have attracted A$10 billion investment in low-carbon energy generation by 2025.

Adelaide is a “smart city”, capitalising on emerging technologies and data management to create economic opportunities for businesses and residents.

South Australia’s capital is also Australia’s only GigCity, offering ultra-fast internet speeds of 1 gigabit a second, and up to 10 gigabits a second if businesses invest in additional technology, to boost enterprises’ capabilities and connect them more efficiently with global partners.

Adelaide is rapidly adopting new transport options and providing the infrastructure to support them. The Adelaide City Council is adding a growing numbers of electric-car charging stations to its existing four charging points during 2017.³

As a company or research institution looking to invest in South Australia you’ll also find:

> A legacy of highly skilled automotive manufacturing that’s now the foundation of advanced defence, medical device, food processing and electronics manufacturing

> A skilled workforce and affordable labour costs

> World-class university and vocational education and training providers

> Australia’s first innovation precinct at Tonsley – the former Mitsubishi site where Flinders University, TAFE SA and global companies collaborate to solve industry problems

> Access to suitable testing sites and conditions.

Your AV development activity will occur in an environment that includes an internationally regarded education system, the world’s newest hospital and medical research precinct.

Our strong links with partners in China, India and across Asia have fostered global networks that constantly generate new markets and partnerships.

Competitive business environment

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South Australia offers a range of cost advantages that no other state in Australia can match, improving your company’s bottom line. In fact, Adelaide was ranked the most cost competitive city in Australia in KPMG’s 2016 biennial Competitive Alternatives Report.

South Australia has a range of industrial land available in, or close to, the CBD at rates lower than other mainland Australian states. With a well-planned supply of affordable industrial land, linked to strategic infrastructure and transport corridors the cost of doing business here is highly competitive.

Private sector labour costs in South Australia are 10 per cent below the Australian average making our state a great place to expand your workforce.

C A S E S T U D Y

TonsleyTonsley is Australia’s first innovation district bringing together leading-edge institutions and companies to connect with start-ups, business incubators and accelerators.

It combines an award winning mixed use development, strong academic and training institutions, a mix of established global companies and start-ups, and carefully curated research and industry networks to offer investors a collaborative environment that supports high value industry.

It’s collaborative culture means the education institutions in this district are heavily embedded in industry activity on site – creating a skilled workforce that is readily employable for participating businesses.

More than 1000 people work at Tonsley every day. The site is now home to more than 112 businesses and more new tenants will be moving into the district in the coming months. Current Tonsley tenants include Flinders University, TAFE SA, technology giant Siemens, Zen Energy, and most recently, International optical and optoelectronics firm ZEISS.

Tonsley is Australia’s first innovation district bringing together leading-edge institutions and companies to connect with start-ups, business incubators and accelerators.

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Investment Attraction South Australia (IASA) helps businesses decide how and where to invest in South Australia.

We work with smart, innovative companies looking to invest in a state that wants their business.

With our government and industry partners, we’ll work with you to:

> Help identify the best location or locations for your investment

> Ensure you have the best support to fast-track your project

> Simplify your dealings with and access to government and other industry partners

> Provide policy and regulatory advice

> Help you find the workforce you’ll need

> Connect you to valuable research, industry and supply chain partners

> Link you to relevant technology, services, skills and processes.

We pride ourselves on our personalised, case-management approach. To discover how we can help you, contact a member of our Future Industries team.

How we work with you

We pride ourselves on our personalised approach and we want to understand your needs.

Who do we want to talk with?Intel coined the term “Passenger Economy” and with it come new passengers: disabled, visually impaired, aging and aged.

We would like to attract companies that are developing or using autonomous vehicles to address their mobility needs.

We would also like to speak with companies looking at the changes autonomous vehicles will bring to people’s riding experience through on-board services such as casual dining (food and beverage), health care, gaming, beauty salons, immersive movies and other potential concepts.




A message from Australia and New Zealand Driverless Vehicle InitiativeNot since the invention of the internal combustion engine has the world been on the brink of such a dynamic technological revolution. There can be little doubt that driverless vehicle technology will spark an urban transformation on a global scale that changes the way people navigate, access information, and interact with one another.

With benefits such as improved road safety, reduced emissions, easing of congestion, and enhanced productivity, many organisations are considering how to evolve their business models in response, and progressive governments are keen to capitalise on the estimated A$95 billion of economic benefits predicted for Australia, including the creation of 16,000 jobs.

With its National Centre of Excellence based in Adelaide, the Australia and New Zealand Driverless Vehicle Initiative (ADVI) is proud to play a key role in positioning

Australia, and indeed South Australia, as among only a handful of locations – such as Germany, Sweden, Singapore, Netherlands the UK and US – that are pioneering on-road driverless vehicle research.

In 2015, South Australians proudly celebrated being the first location in the southern hemisphere to successfully conduct an on-road demonstration of driverless vehicle technology. Not only did that showcase our state on a global stage, our innovation credentials were subsequently strengthened by hosting the inaugural International Driverless Cars Conference in Adelaide, bringing together some of the world’s best minds working on this technology.

The development of Australian-first legislation to allow for on-road, real-world trials of autonomous vehicles and the announcement of a A$10 million Future Mobility Fund have enhanced South Australia’s position in this emerging global industry and supported the creation of a specialised, high-tech export market.

In the years ahead we will gradually see higher levels of automation in vehicles, so that eventually drivers will be able to take their hands off the wheel and all aspects of driving become automated. While a driver might have to be ready to take back control if needed in the short-term, there is potential for a 50-75 per cent fully autonomous fleet mix – which removes the driver entirely – between 2035 and 2045.

As the nation’s peak industry body, ADVI works with the South Australian Government and our many program partners to progress research and the testing of driverless vehicles to both determine technology options that best fit local conditions and needs and ensure ongoing prosperity for our local economy and manufacturing sectors.

Rita Excell Executive Director ADVI


Let’s talkSouth Australia has a number of strategic advantages that combine to offer the ideal base for the development of autonomous vehicle technology in Australia.

We look forward to consideration of this opportunity. Please contact us for any further information or assistance.

Andrew Cooper Director Future Industries and Advanced ManufacturingE: [email protected]: +61 481 914 465

Jurij PolischkoBusiness Development Manager Future Industries and Advanced Manufacturing E: [email protected]: +61 427 201 232

Peter HallBusiness Development ManagerFuture Industries and Advanced Manufacturing E: [email protected]: +61 417 206 101

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DisclaimerInvestment Attraction South Australia and its employees do not warrant or make any representation regarding the use, or results of the use, of the information contained herein as regards to its correctness, accuracy, reliability and currency or otherwise. Investment Attraction South Australia and its employees expressly disclaim all liability or responsibility to any person using the information or advice.

This document is subject to change by Investment Attraction South Australia.

Published November 2017

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