Automated Driving in the Furttal Region: UMB Provides the Perfect Connection to the AWS Cloud.
A pioneering mobility project is being launched in the Furttal region near Zurich: Swiss Transit Lab (STL) is literally putting the pilot project «iamo» (intelligent automated mobility) on the road on behalf of SBB and the cantons of Zurich and Aargau. The self-driving vehicles generate large amounts of data in the AWS Cloud. UMB's experts built the Cloud Foundation on AWS—the technical foundation on which the project can be operated. We are proud to be creating the digital infrastructure behind this pioneering mobility project in Switzerland.
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A unique project in Switzerland
Swiss Transit Lab (STL) is launching a pioneering mobility project for automated driving in the Furttal valley near Zurich. The route network in the pilot region comprises selected roads in the Zurich municipalities of Furttal and in the Aargau municipalities of Würenlos and Killwangen. The roads in the pilot area were driven manually many times. The vehicle sensors (LiDAR, cameras, and GPS) recorded the surroundings and used this data to create a digital map of the region. This phase has now been completed.
This map contains far more information than conventional navigation maps, such as lane markings, lane widths, traffic lights, and curb heights. In addition to real-time recordings, it will also serve as the basis for safe navigation in automated driving mode in the future.
This will be followed by a longer test phase, during which the vehicles will be on the road without a safety driver for the first time. Trained personnel will then take over remote monitoring of the vehicles from a central control center at Eurobus.
UMB ensures the smooth functioning of the digital infrastructure on the AWS Cloud. UMB not only provides us with technical support, but also represents our interests vis-à-vis the cloud operator.
Vehicles and technology
The project uses Nissan passenger cars (Ariya electric) equipped with WeRide's automated driving technology. WeRide is a technology company based in China and the US. It is one of the market leaders in the use of automated vehicles. The company is managing projects in the US, Dubai, Singapore, China, and at Zurich Airport. There, the company has been operating commercial services with passenger cars and shuttle buses on public roads for several years, and in some locations even as part of the public transport system.
Access for the general public expected from 2026
The public will have access to the self-driving vehicles for the first time once all previous project phases have been successfully completed. As things stand today, this is expected to happen in the first half of 2026 at the earliest. Three passenger cars will then be available, which can be ordered via an app for a fee. The vehicles will pick up passengers at designated stops and take them to another stop within the pilot region. As the project progresses, there are plans to add minibuses to the fleet.
The aim is to test self-driving shuttles under real-life conditions – embedded in the existing mobility landscape of the Furttal region.
UMB experts ensure efficient and secure connection to the AWS cloud
WeRide provides the software that enables self-driving vehicles to perceive their surroundings, process decisions, and drive. For this complex technology to function reliably, a powerful and secure cloud infrastructure is required. This is where UMB comes in.
UMB built the entire cloud foundation on AWS – the technical foundation on which WeRide can operate its systems. This platform ensures secure and efficient operation of the systems. The project also includes a comprehensive security review: the architecture was checked for potential vulnerabilities and security mechanisms were evaluated. This is particularly important for a service that relies on real-time data, traffic safety, and data protection.
In addition, UMB analyzed the use of specific cloud services to further improve performance, stability, and scalability. Dirk Apel, co-founder and managing director of Batix Schweiz AG and member of the board of Swiss Transit Lab, comments: «UMB ensures the smooth functioning of the digital infrastructure on the AWS Cloud. UMB not only provides us with technical support, but also represents our interests vis-à-vis the cloud operator».
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