Abu Dhabi's K2 To Showcase Future Autonomous Technologies At DRIFTx 2025
DRIFTx, running from November 10–12 at Yas Marina Circuit as part of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week, spotlights real-world uses of autonomous systems and how they are set to transform everyday life in the capital.
K2, an Abu Dhabi government-owned company focusing on autonomous innovation, is taking part in this year's edition of the smart and autonomous mobility exhibition, DRIFTx, where it is presenting a model of a future city operated by autonomous technologies.
This is the first time that K2 is presenting in DRIFTx, which is being held from November 10–12 at Yas Marina Circuit as part of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW), organized by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC). The exhibition aims to show practical applications of autonomous systems and how they could shape daily life in Abu Dhabi in the near future.
In a statement, Sean Teo, Managing Director of K2, commented, “The time for demonstrations and trials when it comes to autonomous technologies is almost behind us, and it’s time now for applications, functions, and capabilities, and DRIFTx is the perfect opportunity to showcase that. Our innovations, ranging from a full robotic cleaning crew, an autonomous café shop, to robotaxis and a firefighting command vehicle, aim to showcase things in the near foreseeable future, things that we’ll soon get accustomed [to] seeing in public. These are the kinds of technologies that will soon become a familiar sight in cities across the world—solutions that make life more efficient, sustainable, and safe, while reshaping how we think about automation and human interaction with technology.”
K2’s participation centers on an integrated network of autonomous systems designed for mobility, logistics, sanitation, hospitality, and public safety. The showcase includes humanoid robots performing everyday tasks and a fully autonomous farm that operates with minimal human involvement. The company is demonstrating how these technologies can support the development of more efficient and sustainable urban environments.
Waleed Alblooshi, Vice President of Strategy at K2, added, “Abu Dhabi is where the future happens, and automation of technologies is undeniably a part of it. At DRIFTx, and as part of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week, we are not showcasing technical demos; we are presenting technologies that are ready to be an impactful part of the city.”
K2’s technologies are developed and tested in the UAE, with pilot projects conducted under the supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council and the Integrated Transport Centre.
