The goal of the Applied Research Centre’s autonomous vehicles division, in cooperation with the Estonian Transport Administration, is to enable the lawful development and EU-wide certification of self-driving vehicles in Estonia, thereby contributing to improved road safety.
The objective of Metrosert’s ADS laboratory is to evolve into a recognized technical service for type approval.
The broader aim of the division is to support Estonia’s development into a testing and development hub for autonomous vehicles, including the creation of a clear legal framework and the optimal utilization of existing physical testing infrastructure through a planned unique mobile outdoor laboratory.
The capabilities planned for the division are expected to encompass all the necessary competencies for EU-wide type approval of an Automated Driving System (ADS), in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426. The working model of the Applied Research Centre supports cooperation with universities and other research institutions, ensuring access to diverse research infrastructure and expertise in the provided services.
Contact us with your cooperation proposal at: rakendusuuringud@metrosert.ee.
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