Booma Autonomous
The future of transport
Booma is partnering with The University of Western Australia to research and develop the booking platform for the next generation of autonomous vehicles.
Research partnership
Built with The University of Western Australia
While Booma is headquartered in Melbourne, our autonomous research is led from Perth in collaboration with The University of Western Australia (UWA), whose robotics and machine learning programmes are among the most advanced in the country.
Together, we're exploring how intelligent matching, real-time dispatch, and predictive routing can be adapted for self-driving fleets, ensuring a seamless experience from the moment a rider opens the app to the moment they arrive.
The partnership brings together UWA's academic expertise in robotics, machine learning, and autonomous systems with Booma's real-world mobility platform, creating a uniquely positioned research programme for the Australian market.
How it will work
A familiar experience, reimagined
Request your ride
Open the Booma app, enter your destination, and select Booma Autonomous from the ride options. Transparent pricing upfront, just like every Booma ride.
Meet your vehicle
An autonomous vehicle arrives at your pickup location. Unlock the door through the app, step in, and confirm you're ready to go.
Arrive safely
Sit back and enjoy a smooth, driverless journey to your destination. Safety monitoring and remote support available throughout every trip.
Technology
Research-grade technology
Advanced LIDAR
High-resolution sensors map the environment in real time, detecting obstacles and road conditions with centimetre accuracy.
AI-powered routing
Machine learning models optimise dispatch, route selection, and arrival timing based on live traffic and demand patterns.
Safety-first design
Redundant systems, continuous remote monitoring, and rigorous testing ensure passenger safety remains the top priority.
Research focus
What we're working on
The Booma and UWA research programme focuses on the unique challenges of operating a consumer-facing autonomous transport platform in Australian conditions.
Fleet dispatch & optimisation
How to allocate a limited fleet of autonomous vehicles across a city to minimise wait times and maximise utilisation.
Rider experience design
Creating in-app interactions that build trust in driverless technology - from vehicle identification to emergency support.
Geo-contextual routing
Adapting routing algorithms to Australian road conditions, weather patterns, and urban geography.
Safety & compliance frameworks
Developing operational frameworks that meet Australian transport regulator requirements for autonomous vehicle deployment.