Coventry City Council

Year: 2023

Award: Robotics & Automation Awards

Award Name: The R&D Innovation Award

Company: Hyundai Moto Group, Coventry University & National Design Centre, Molloy Aeronautics, West Midlands Emergency Services

Coventry City Council as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority is in support of this innovative and ground-breaking programme being led by Urban-Air Port as part of the Future Flight Challenge, to demonstrate how revolutionary new modes of travel will increase mobility, help reduce Congestion, improve Air Quality, Support Last Mile Delivery’s, provide MaaS connectivity, create employment and increase UK manufacturing opportunities within the region.

Securing a long-term reduction in urban road congestion (from both passenger trips and goods-delivery trips) is a major challenge for modern cities.

The key driver and change agent for sustainable development in transport is the city