Argo AI to Test Autonomous Driving at Munich Airport

  • Test track and office space directly at Munich Airport
  • Autonomous vehicles are tested under realistic conditions
  • An opportunity for Bavaria as an innovation location

The LabCampus innovation center being built at Munich Airport has reached its next major milestone: Argo AI, one of the world’s leading technology companies in the autonomous driving sector, will be using the potential at and around LabCampus for testing and development of its vehicles. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company has partnerships with U.S. car maker Ford and the VW Group. Last year, the latter invested USD 2.6 billion in Argo AI. Since then, Munich has been the European headquarters for Argo AI.

argo ai Munich Airport
The autonomous vehicles will be tested under realistic conditions.

Under the contractual agreement that now, with the agency and consulting services of CBRE GmbH, has been signed, Argo AI will build a test track at Munich Airport and lease space at the first LabCampus office building LAB 48, which is planned to open in 2022.

Chief Executive Officer of Flughafen München GmbH, Jost Lammers, said:

This deal illustrates the vast potential of the LabCampus as a think tank and test laboratory for forward-looking mobility concepts. Argo AI's commitment is therefore an important signal to all other firms that can benefit from the vast opportunities of this innovation center.

The autonomously driven vehicles are to be tested under realistic conditions in various traffic situations on the test track, which will be built near the aircraft maintenance hangars in the southwestern part of the airport site.

Managing Director of LabCampus GmbH, Dr. Marc Wagener, said:

By providing this testing ground at Munich Airport for major players in key industries, we are boosting Bavaria’s appeal and competitiveness as a high-tech location.

This article was originally published by LabCampus GmbH.

Tags

More News

Get in touch

Please fill in the contact form opposite. A member of the team will be in touch shortly.








    Advertise with usGeneral EnquirySubscribeEditorial Request

    We'd love to send you the latest news and information from the world of Airport Industry-News. Please tick the box if you agree to receive them.

    For your peace of mind here is a link to our Privacy Policy.

    By submitting this form, you consent to allow Airport Industry-News to store and process this information.