Living Lab for Autonomous Rural Transport
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Statens Väg- & Transportforskningsinstitut - Statens väg- & transportforskningsinstitut VTI |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 8 193 963 |
| Project duration | November 2023 - November 2026 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Transport and mobility services - FFI |
| Call | Transport and mobility services - FFI - autumn 2023 |
Purpose and goal
In the rolling landscape of Rödå-Tavelsjöbygden, we see the opportunity to establish a national living lab for autonomous transportation. In collaboration with the approximately 2,015 residents, we are inventorying current and future transportation needs and jointly creating proposals for transport services that could be based on autonomous transport.
Expected effects and result
The expected effects and results include comprehensive service design and needs analysis, in collaboration with local residents, businesses, and public actors. We aim to engage about 50% of the population within three years. Five local companies and two associations are already partners, strengthening the local ecosystem for innovation. The project focuses on creating sustainable transportation solutions that will benefit not only Rödå-Tavelsjöbygden but also inspire similar initiatives in other areas.
Planned approach and implementation
The project is carried out through in-depth dialogues with the local population to understand and map current and future transport needs, which is crucial for the development of tailored autonomous transport systems. The project will also develop business models for a sustainable ecosystem within autonomous transportation and realize these transport concepts through permit applications and route planning for future system demonstrations.