Autonomous vehicle technology company Oxa has collaborated with industrial electric vehicles (EV) manufacturer Bradshaw EV to develop autonomous vehicle solutions for industrial applications.
The partnership brings together Oxa’s autonomous vehicle software Oxa Driver with Bradshaw EV’s specialist V platforms to create scalable automation solutions.
These vehicles will be equipped with autonomy hardware through Oxa’s Reference Autonomy Designs (RADs), allowing them to be deployed at scale.
The autonomous systems are designed to address several key operational challenges, including workforce shortages, increasing costs, and the demand for enhanced efficiency and safety in industrial operations.
A key element of the partnership is Oxa’s ability to use a unified interface for integrating its self-driving technology across different vehicle types.
This approach is intended to simplify future expansions and enable broader industrial automation through a standardised deployment process.
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By GlobalDataBradshaw EV joint managing director Drew Bradshaw said: “At Bradshaw EV, we are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance the value and capability we offer our customers.
“Collaborating with Oxa enables us to offer state-of-the-art autonomous solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and operational resilience for industrial workflows.”
The initial focus of the collaboration will be on two Bradshaw EV platforms – T800 tractor and Club Car Carryall 500 vehicle.
The T800, an 8-tonne tow tractor, will use Oxa Driver to provide autonomous towing capabilities. This vehicle is intended for light logistics applications in locations such as airports, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centres.
The second vehicle, the Club Car Carryall 500, will be used for autonomous asset monitoring, inspection, and data collection.
It is suited for environments such as solar farms and industrial sites. With the ability to operate in harsh conditions and on uneven terrain, the vehicle aims to reduce the need for manual inspections.
Oxa CEO Gavin Jackson said: “Collaborating with Bradshaw EV allows us to deploy our autonomous technology on trusted vehicle platforms like the T800 and Carryall 500 at scale.
“Together, we are providing businesses with safe, reliable self-driving solutions that directly address operational inefficiencies and challenges, unlocking significant productivity gains across various repetitive mobility and transportation workflows.”
Last year, Oxa announced the launch of autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus powered by Oxa Driver software. The van and minibus are operational in the UK and US.
