Why these test zones?
As part of the ARLI project, a set of test zones in Aarhus has been selected for trials with autonomous robots in real urban environments.
Together, the zones represent a range of typical municipal settings – harbourfront spaces, residential streets and dense city-centre areas – reflecting the variety of built environments found across Danish municipalities.
What guided the selection?
The test zones were chosen with a particular focus on:
- Urban spaces where autonomous robots could realistically support municipal tasks
- Locations with varying GPS (GNSS) conditions, including areas with limited satellite coverage
- Access to existing test and communications infrastructure
In the early phases, testing is typically carried out during low-traffic time windows to enable controlled trials. Over time, the same areas can also support testing in more active urban settings, including observing interaction with people in public space.