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Kanematsu x Autonomous A2Z (Japan Market Entry)

Kanematsu Corporation and Autonomous A2Z signed an MOU for joint deployment of A2Z autonomous driving technology in Japan and global markets. First project: automated taxi pilot in Naruto City, Tokushima (Feb–Mar 2026) using Hyundai IONIQ5 with A2Z system, led by NEC and Denno Kotsu. Kanematsu acts as local partner and distribution channel in Japan.

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Type
distribution
Status
Activeoperating
Announced
2025-08-05
1.1 years ago
Start
2026-02-06
7 months ago
Active for
7 months

Who’s involved

Autonomous A2Ztechnology provider

South Korean autonomous driving company founded in 2018 by four former [Hyundai Motor Group](https://www.hyundai.com) autonomous driving engineers. Develops full-stack Level 4 autonomous driving technology — software, vehicles, sensors, controllers, and road infrastructure — and operates the nation's largest autonomous vehicle fleet of 82 vehicles with ~940,000 km cumulative driving distance. Its flagship Level 4 vehicle, [ROii](/models/autonomous-a2z-level4-platform), was the official autonomous vehicle for APEC 2025 and has a 96% domestic component localization rate. Ranked 7th globally in the 2025 Guidehouse Automated Driving Systems Leaderboard — the highest-ever ranking for a Korean company. Operating pilot programs in [Singapore](/models/autonomous-a2z-level4-platform) (autonomous shuttle with Grab), Japan (robotaxi in Tokushima with Kanematsu/NEC), and the UAE (joint venture with Space42). Preparing for KOSDAQ IPO in 2026.

HQGyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Koreaautoa2z.ai3 partnerships

Off-registry parties

  • Kanematsu Corporation · distributor

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Sources (1)

  1. https://www.kanematsu.co.jp/en/press/release/20260206_release

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