AVATAR – A Transatlantic Initiative for Advanced Connected Automated Mobility
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | AstaZero AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 150 000 |
| Project duration | January 2026 - April 2026 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Advanced digitalization - Industrial needs-driven innovation |
| Call | Collaborations with the US in AI, digital infrastructure and cyber security |
Purpose and goal
The AVATAR pre-study aims to establish a strategic collaboration between Sweden and the United States involving AstaZero AB, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and Qualcomm Technologies Inc. The objective is to strengthen Sweden’s long-term capabilities in AI-based automated mobility, V2X communication, and digital infrastructure. The project analyzes U.S. advances in NR-V2X, edge AI, and infrastructure-enabled autonomy, and prepares a future joint Stage 2 demonstration.
Expected effects and result
Expected results: • A feasibility study evaluating applicability of U.S. V2X and AI technologies in Swedish environments. • A defined set of cooperative-driving scenarios for Stage 2. • A detailed Stage 2 cyber-physical demonstration plan. • Strengthened transatlantic research and technology collaboration.
Planned approach and implementation
WP1 – Technical Mapping and Preparation • Mapping Qualcomm V2X/AI stack • Integrating input from Stanford and Berkeley • Planning for U.S. workshops WP2 – U.S. Workshops & Technical Deep Dive • Workshops at Stanford (Chen), Berkeley (Raifman), Qualcomm (Haile) • Participation in NVIDIA GTC WP3 – Feasibility Assessment & Stage 2 Roadmap • Synthesis of results • Definition of cooperative scenarios • Stage 2 cyber-physical demonstration plan • Final reporting and partner LOIs