THE NEXT AI
2026.10.14~16 / CECO, Changwon
Company Overview
Founded in 2010, KAR began with automatic transmission control technologies and was registered as a Tier 1 supplier to Hyundai Motor Company in 2011, establishing its credibility in the mobility industry early on.
Today, KAR is a specialized technology company providing integrated solutions for autonomous driving and next-generation eco-friendly mobility, based on its expertise in mechatronics design, embedded control systems, and vehicle electrical integration.
At the core of our business is a proprietary vehicle control platform, through which we retrofit and integrate systems for autonomous vehicles and hydrogen-electric buses. We offer customized solutions by organically designing both hardware and software based on specific customer requirements.
We also support OEMs by providing performance and durability testing services for pre-production vehicles. Our services include dynamometer-based driving simulations, reliability testing, and system-level communication protocol validation, with results delivered as structured technical reports grounded in quantitative analysis. These services contribute to product refinement and production stability.
By focusing on control system platformization, test automation, and system integration optimization, KAR is proactively responding to the transformation of the mobility industry. We continue to strengthen our position as an end-to-end solutions provider capable of both vehicle manufacturing and system validation.
Exhibits / Products
[Autonomous Vehicle Retrofit & Integration]
KAR provides turnkey autonomous vehicle retrofit and integration services, enabling autonomous driving software developers to deploy their technology on real vehicles. We have extensive experience supporting national government projects and robotaxi programs, as well as international deployments in Japan, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, delivering autonomous platforms for both passenger and commercial vehicles.
[Autonomous Go-Kart Development Platform]
The Autonomous Go-Kart Platform is an open and modular development platform designed for autonomous driving research, education, and rapid prototyping. Built on the Autoware ecosystem, it enables developers to validate perception, planning, and control algorithms in a safe and cost-effective environment before deployment to full-scale vehicles.
[Purpose-Built Electric Mobility Platform]
KAR develops purpose-built electric mobility platforms tailored to customer requirements, from concept and design to engineering, manufacturing, and validation. Beyond vehicle retrofit, we deliver custom electric vehicles optimized for specific applications, including tourism, public transportation, and special-purpose mobility. Representative projects include electric sightseeing vehicles deployed at Ulsan Grand Park and Taehwagang National Garden in Korea.
