▲ Han Ji-hyung, CEO of Autonomous A to Z (left), and Jung Ji-won, CEO of Morai (right). (Photo courtesy of Morai)


a2z incorporates Morai digital twin technology
Minimization of physical testing and expected shortening of commercialization period

Morai Co., Ltd., a company specializing in autonomous driving simulation, has signed a business agreement with Autonomous A2Z (hereinafter 'a2z'), a company specializing in autonomous driving solutions, to cooperate in the fields of 'full-stack autonomous driving solution technology and autonomous driving simulation technology.'

The two companies announced on the 17th that they will combine a2z’s autonomous driving solution demonstration technology and Morai’s autonomous driving simulation technology to implement diverse and expanded autonomous driving technologies and enhance performance.

Through cooperation among leading domestic companies in the field of autonomous driving technology, it is expected that autonomous vehicle technology, considered a core sector of future industries, can be advanced, and a technological foundation can be established to accelerate the commercialization of autonomous vehicles.

Under this collaboration, a2z plans to share requirements specifications and technical information necessary for the development of simulations to demonstrate its autonomous driving solutions, and to pursue joint collaborative projects and strategic business initiatives for mutual cooperation.

Morai collaborates with a2z to enhance the performance of its mobility solutions by utilizing its digital twin simulation technology. In addition, they will develop simulation functions to enhance mobility perception performance, support AI datasets, and jointly establish a digital twin simulation environment based on precision road maps.

Han Ji-hyung, CEO of a2z, stated that he expects Morai's digital twin simulation to shorten the commercialization period, overcoming the difficulty of having to demonstrate autonomous vehicle technology with limited research personnel nationwide.

He continued, “Through close cooperation with Morai, we will test various scenarios in a virtual environment that replicates real-world road conditions, sensors, and vehicle models—instead of an autonomous driving demonstration environment with diverse variables—and expand these tests to actual demonstration areas. By doing so, we will advance a2z’s specialized technologies and services for autonomous mobility demonstration, enhance global competitiveness, and work together to open up domestic and international mobility markets.”

Jeong Ji-won, CEO of Morai, stated, “Morai provides an environment where autonomous vehicle development companies can rapidly and accurately verify autonomous driving software and systems through simulation and digital twin technologies,” adding, “We plan to actively cooperate with a2z to establish a technological foundation for developing and researching autonomous vehicles in a more stable and efficient environment.”