This year’s report marks a significant milestone as the Centre moves from “establishment to delivery,” building national expertise to ensure automated vehicle (AV) innovation is inclusive and responsive to the needs of all Australians.
The 2025 Annual Report chronicles a landmark year, beginning with our official launch at the RACQ Mobility Centre, where we welcomed nearly 200 global experts to witness the future of regional mobility.
Inside the Report:
- Major Milestones & Highlights: Learn about our $3.2 million in awarded road safety research grants, the acquisition of new Ford test vehicles, and the development of cutting-edge projects like VisionSync and AEA-Ignite.
- Industry & Community Collaboration: Read personal insights from our diverse network, including Ford, Seeing Machines, and RACQ, and a partner deep dive with a regional farmer on why automated systems are a “game changer” for farm safety and firefighting.
- Student Snapshots: Meet the next generation of researchers developing AI-powered interfaces, explanation frameworks for trust, and systems to recognize driver emotion through deep neural networks.
- A Vision for Change: See how we are addressing rural navigation limitations, public skepticism, and policy uncertainty to build safety, resilience, and productivity for regional communities.
