Atlanta Airport and Southwest Airlines test A&K Robotics’ self-driving technology
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A&K Robotics, the autonomous micro mobility company, today announced its self-driving robot pods are being tested at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in collaboration with Southwest Airlines to help enhance the travel experience of passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). A&K specializes in advanced navigation systems and has developed industry’s first autonomous, electric pods to safely transport people with limited mobility in crowded places, such as airports and malls, while avoiding obstacles and people. These self-driving pods empower travelers to navigate airports more easily and independently – from reaching the gates to getting food at restaurants.