Imagry autonomous driving technology Integrated Into UNVI Electric Buses

On August 6, Imagry announced a strategic partnership with UNVI to integrate AI-based autonomous driving capabilities into UNVI’s M3-category electric buses. The collaboration brings together autonomous vehicle technology and specialist bus manufacturing, while UBSI provides strategic vehicle integration, procurement, leasing, and lifecycle support. The partnership is focused on creating a fully integrated electric bus solution for public transportation applications, combining autonomous operation capabilities with a vehicle platform intended for deployment across suitable operational environments.
The first fully integrated 10.3-meter self-driving electric bus produced through the collaboration is being prepared for a project in Germany, with deployment scheduled for the third quarter of 2026. Integration of the autonomous driving system was completed in less than three months, highlighting the intended speed of deployment for the combined solution. The vehicle is pre-certified for World Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) under GSR2 requirements. This positioning is intended to address the requirements of public transportation operators and public transit authorities, while supporting deployment within defined operational zones.
The integrated system combines AI-based perception, motion planning, and vehicle control to enable HD-mapless, location-independent driverless operation. By avoiding dependence on high-definition maps, the technology is designed to support deployment across different locations without requiring the same level of map-specific preparation for each operating environment. The approach is also intended to make autonomous electric buses easier to deploy and scale for public transportation applications. The combination of UNVI’s electric bus platform, Imagry’s autonomous driving technology, and UBSI’s integration and lifecycle support role establishes a complete vehicle solution for the planned German deployment.

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What does the Imagry and UNVI partnership deliver?
The partnership combines AI-based perception, motion planning, and vehicle control with an electric bus platform designed for rapid deployment in public transportation operations. The first fully integrated 10.3-meter bus is scheduled for a Germany project in Q3 2026. The model is pre-certified for WVTA under GSR2 and is intended for public transportation operators, public transit authorities, and defined operational zones. Its HD-mapless and location-independent approach is designed to support driverless operation while simplifying deployment and scaling across suitable transit environments.