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Sonnet is proudly showcasing the results of our "Designated Area-Based Point-to-Point Level 4 Autonomous Minivan Platform Technology Development" project, which we've been leading since 2021, at the Seoul Mobility Show. Since 2021, Sonnet has developed "raxi," a Kia Carnival-based Level 4 autonomous robotaxi platform that enables flexible boarding and alighting similar to Google's Waymo.Raxi is our comprehensive robotaxi integrated platform brand that encompasses autonomous vehicles based on Sonnet's autonomous driving full-stack software "AutoDrive," as well as reservation and control systems. We invite you to experience our P2P autonomous driving minivan-class Level 4 autonomous vehicle at the Korea Autonomous Driving Development Innovation Foundation (KADIF) achievement sharing conference, where the nation's most cutting-edge autonomous driving research and development projects have gathered. ????????️ As we have contributed to the advancement of autonomous driving technology in Korea, we will continue to contribute to creating a safer and more convenient autonomous driving world through relentless technological innovation! 

Sonnet participated in the World Smart City Expo 2023 (WSCE 2023), held from September 6 to 8 at KINTEX in Ilsan. The event, which brought together smart city technologies and autonomous driving, was a resounding success.Approximately 1,000 visitors experienced Sonnet’s indoor autonomous driving zone, including attendees from the United States, Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, Vietnam, as well as domestic companies, municipalities, research institutes, and universities.Sonnet was honored to receive the Minister of Science and ICT Award at the 2023 WSCE Excellent Company Business Fair, in recognition of its outstanding performance and potential in the field of autonomous mobility—a key component of future smart cities.At this year’s event, Sonnet unveiled a new shuttle-type autonomous vehicle, equipped with its proprietary AutoDrive™ technology, for the first time. The enhanced shuttle, based on an existing electric vehicle, demonstrated stable and reliable autonomous driving, drawing strong interest and praise from visitors.Both those familiar with autonomous vehicles and first-time riders enjoyed a quiet and smooth ride along the indoor test route, observing the vehicle operate safely without a driver.Sonnet remains committed to leading the future of autonomous mobility as a specialized robotaxi company.Thank you for your continued support.

Starting January 9, 2023, Sonnet, a leading autonomous mobility company, launched a driverless shuttle service for tourists in Gangneung, a coastal city newly connected by the Gangneung KTX line.The service aims to provide easy and free transportation for visitors to explore the city's key attractions without needing a car.The service operates on three routes—A, B, and C—linking locations such as Ojukheon, Gyeongpo Lake, Songjeong Beach, and Anmok Coffee Street.On Route B, a Kona EV-based autonomous vehicle connects Gangneung's historical and ecological sites, including the traditional house of Shin Saimdang and Yulgok Yi I.Despite being driverless, each vehicle is staffed with a trained safety operator and undergoes route inspections every morning to ensure operational safety.Sonnet emphasizes reliability and safety, aiming to offer a convenient and reassuring travel experience to all visitors through its autonomous shuttle system.* This service is no longer in operation.