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We lead the future of mobility through innovative technology and continuous growth.
Sharing our journey and values, we build a better world through collaboration and forward-looking challenges.

2022 - Present

2019 - 2021

2014 - 2018

2022 - Present

Sonnet Innovation

Innovate through technology

We are transforming cities and lives through a range of autonomous driving projects.
Beyond vehicles, we reshape future mobility solutions and industries.
We expand possibilities and lead change through ongoing challenges.

  • 2024

    • 01
      Secured demonstration project for aDRT operation in Dongseong-ro, Daegu
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    • 07
      Awarded autonomous TLC train project
      Applied autonomous driving technology to molten metal transport trains in steel mills
      Implemented autonomous operation, obstacle response, and precise position control
    • 11
      Secured second contract for Container Truck Guidance System (CPS) at Busan New Port

      Enhanced efficiency and safety in container crane operations via autonomous driving sensing technology

    • 12
      Obtained approval to operate a fully autonomous shuttle with no driver's seat
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  • 2023

    • 05
      Awarded smart city autonomous driving demonstration project at regional hub in Hoengseong-gun
    • 10
      Secured contract for Container Truck Guidance System (CPS) at Busan New Port

  • 2022

    • 04
      Secured contract for technology development project from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
      『Cargo transport driving management SW integrated terminal platform based on V2X Hub technology for autonomous transport commercial vehicles』 technology development
    • 08
      Showcased Korea's first indoor autonomous driving demonstration at WSCE 2022
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    • 09
      Awarded Gangneung tourism-focused autonomous driving demonstration project
    • 12
      Obtained approval to operate autonomous shuttle vans for point-to-point service

      Autonomous vehicle capable of robotaxi operation based on passenger-defined pickup and drop-off points

2019 - 2021

Sonnet's Drive

Making technology a reality

We validated the practicality of our technology on real roads and worked to build a safe, efficient system.
We advanced with a vision to reshape the world by laying the foundation for an autonomous mobility ecosystem.

  • 2021

    • 03
      Obtained approval to operate V2X-connected autonomous electric vehicles
    • 04
      Secured contract for technology development project from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

      『Designated area-based point-to-point movement Lv.4 van-level autonomous vehicle platform technology development』 technology development

    • 08
      Conducted a V2X-integrated autonomous driving demonstration in Sejong City

      Korea’s first V2X-integrated level 4 autonomous driving demonstration on public roads, covering 1,300km

      Urban driving functions including V2X & camera-based signal recognition, and sensor fusion

    • 10
      Established a corporate research center
    • 11
      Secured a limited license for commercial operation of autonomous vehicles in Daegu Metropolitan City
      Daegu No. 1, Technopolis District

  • 2020

    • 04
      Developed and supplied a LiDAR-based port gate automation system

      Achieving the world's highest recognition rate

  • 2019

    • 04
      Participated in a technology development project by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

      Developed an autonomous vehicle for the "Urban autonomous cooperative driving safety/infrastructure research project"

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    • 10
      Delivery of LiDAR-based perimeter protection system

      Korea’s first independently developed 3D Virtual Fence

    • 11
      Manufactured and supplied two 5G-enabled autonomous minibuses to Daegu City

      Urban and expressway service pilot in Suseong Alpha City and Technopolis

2014 - 2018

The beginning of a sonnet

Sowed the seeds of technology

We took our first step with a passion for autonomous driving and AI research.
By exploring new possibilities, we helped shape the paradigm of future mobility.
What began as a small idea grew into a vision for a bigger world.

  • 2018

    • 02
      Signed contract with Zuragon ADAS Testing Tool Exclusive Distributor in Sweden
    • 05
      Became the first small business to obtain an autonomous driving operation permit

      Became the first small business to obtain a temporary autonomous driving permit from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

    • 07
      Developed and supplied a LiDAR-Radar sensor fusion viewer to the Korea Railroad Research Institute

  • 2017

    • 10
      Establishment of Sonnet Co., Ltd. (CEO: Joonwoo Son)

      The first startup founded by a researcher at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)

  • 2014

    • 11
      Developed an autonomous vehicle using OSEK-OS

      Participated in DGIST R&D project 'iSAVE'

2022 - Present

2019 - 2021

2014 - 2018

2022 - Present

Sonnet Innovation

Innovate through technology

We are transforming cities and lives through a range of autonomous driving projects.
Beyond vehicles, we reshape future mobility solutions and industries.
We expand possibilities and lead change through ongoing challenges.

  • 2024

    • 01
      Secured demonstration project for aDRT operation in Dongseong-ro, Daegu
      YouTube thumbnail
    • 07
      Awarded autonomous TLC train project
      Applied autonomous driving technology to molten metal transport trains in steel mills
      Implemented autonomous operation, obstacle response, and precise position control
    • 11
      Secured second contract for Container Truck Guidance System (CPS) at Busan New Port

      Enhanced efficiency and safety in container crane operations via autonomous driving sensing technology

    • 12
      Obtained approval to operate a fully autonomous shuttle with no driver's seat
      YouTube thumbnail

  • 2023

    • 05
      Awarded smart city autonomous driving demonstration project at regional hub in Hoengseong-gun
    • 10
      Secured contract for Container Truck Guidance System (CPS) at Busan New Port

  • 2022

    • 04
      Secured contract for technology development project from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
      『Cargo transport driving management SW integrated terminal platform based on V2X Hub technology for autonomous transport commercial vehicles』 technology development
    • 08
      Showcased Korea's first indoor autonomous driving demonstration at WSCE 2022
      YouTube thumbnail
    • 09
      Awarded Gangneung tourism-focused autonomous driving demonstration project
    • 12
      Obtained approval to operate autonomous shuttle vans for point-to-point service

      Autonomous vehicle capable of robotaxi operation based on passenger-defined pickup and drop-off points

2019 - 2021

Sonnet's Drive

Making technology a reality

We validated the practicality of our technology on real roads and worked to build a safe, efficient system.
We advanced with a vision to reshape the world by laying the foundation for an autonomous mobility ecosystem.

  • 2021

    • 03
      Obtained approval to operate V2X-connected autonomous electric vehicles
    • 04
      Secured contract for technology development project from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

      『Designated area-based point-to-point movement Lv.4 van-level autonomous vehicle platform technology development』 technology development

    • 08
      Conducted a V2X-integrated autonomous driving demonstration in Sejong City

      Korea’s first V2X-integrated level 4 autonomous driving demonstration on public roads, covering 1,300km

      Urban driving functions including V2X & camera-based signal recognition, and sensor fusion

    • 10
      Established a corporate research center
    • 11
      Secured a limited license for commercial operation of autonomous vehicles in Daegu Metropolitan City
      Daegu No. 1, Technopolis District

  • 2020

    • 04
      Developed and supplied a LiDAR-based port gate automation system

      Achieving the world's highest recognition rate

  • 2019

    • 04
      Participated in a technology development project by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

      Developed an autonomous vehicle for the "Urban autonomous cooperative driving safety/infrastructure research project"

      YouTube thumbnail
    • 10
      Delivery of LiDAR-based perimeter protection system

      Korea’s first independently developed 3D Virtual Fence

    • 11
      Manufactured and supplied two 5G-enabled autonomous minibuses to Daegu City

      Urban and expressway service pilot in Suseong Alpha City and Technopolis

2014 - 2018

The beginning of a sonnet

Sowed the seeds of technology

We took our first step with a passion for autonomous driving and AI research.
By exploring new possibilities, we helped shape the paradigm of future mobility.
What began as a small idea grew into a vision for a bigger world.

  • 2018

    • 02
      Signed contract with Zuragon ADAS Testing Tool Exclusive Distributor in Sweden
    • 05
      Became the first small business to obtain an autonomous driving operation permit

      Became the first small business to obtain a temporary autonomous driving permit from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

    • 07
      Developed and supplied a LiDAR-Radar sensor fusion viewer to the Korea Railroad Research Institute

  • 2017

    • 10
      Establishment of Sonnet Co., Ltd. (CEO: Joonwoo Son)

      The first startup founded by a researcher at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)

  • 2014

    • 11
      Developed an autonomous vehicle using OSEK-OS

      Participated in DGIST R&D project 'iSAVE'

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