Abu dhabi: K2 is participating for the first time in Abu Dhabi’s flagship exhibition for smart and autonomous mobility, DRIFTx. The event is taking place from 10-12 November 2025 at Yas Marina Circuit as part of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW), organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC).

According to Emirates News Agency, the exhibition goes beyond simple demonstrations or trials, showcasing what the near future could look like in Abu Dhabi. K2’s participation embodies this concept by presenting innovations that illustrate the potential of an integrated ecosystem of autonomous systems across various sectors, including mobility, logistics, sanitation, hospitality, and public safety.

Sean Teo, Managing Director of K2, emphasized that the era of demonstrations and trials is nearing its end, and the focus is shifting towards practical applications and capabilities. He noted that DRIFTx provides the perfect stage to demonstrate K2’s innovations, ranging from robotic cleaning crews and autonomous caf©s to robotaxis and firefighting command vehicles.

K2’s exhibit features humanoid robots performing everyday tasks and a fully autonomous farm requiring minimal human interference. These displays underscore K2’s vision of reshaping the city of tomorrow, where humans and machines coexist in synergy to create more efficient, sustainable communities.

The technologies showcased by K2 are developed and tested in the UAE, with pilots conducted under the guidance of the Smart Autonomous System Councils and the Integrated Transport Centre. Waleed Alblooshi, Vice President of Strategy at K2, highlighted that Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of future advancements, with automation playing a crucial role.

K2, an Abu Dhabi Government-owned advanced technology company, is pioneering innovations in robotics, autonomous mobility, and performance science. The company designs intelligent systems that operate with precision and adaptability, aiming to elevate the world by empowering both humans and machines.