ARC Training Centre for Automated Vehicles in Rural and Remote Regions

The Future of Automated Vehicles in Rural Australia.

AVR3 is creating a future where automated vehicles empower rural and remote communities, improving mobility, safety, and economic resilience while fostering innovation and sustainability.

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The ARC Training Centre for Automated Vehicles in Rural and Remote Regions (AVR3) is a pioneering research hub dedicated to advancing automated vehicle (AV) technologies tailored for rural, regional, and remote Australian roads.

By addressing the unique challenges of long distances, rough terrains, and connectivity issues, AVR3 aims to improve safety, boost productivity, and enhance transport resilience in critical industries such as agriculture, mining, and emergency services.

AVR3 unites leading universities, government agencies, and industry partners to build world-class expertise and solutions that will transform transportation in Australia’s regional areas.

Our Vision

To lead the transformation of rural and remote transportation by deploying safe, sustainable, and socially accepted automated vehicle technologies. This vision aims to foster innovation, enhance capability, and build resilience in key Australian industries.

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Our Partners

The AVR3 brings together a collaborative network of world-class expertise in engineering, human factors, transport systems, and policy development.

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Our People

We are a team of highly skilled research professionals from diverse backgrounds, dedicated to delivering automated vehicles on public roads.

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Research Programs

The AVR3 is structured around three interconnected research programs that address the critical aspects of automated vehicle deployment in rural and remote areas. Together, these programs tackle the technological, societal, and regulatory challenges necessary to ensure the safe, sustainable, and effective integration of AV technologies.