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The next generation of autonomous mobility
MCAV is the premiere engineering student team developing autonomous vehicle and intelligent transport technologies, from Monash University.
About Us
The Monash Connected Autonomous Vehicle (MCAV) team is a diverse and dynamic group, structured into various specialised sub-teams. Each team contributes to the overall mission of advancing autonomous vehicle technology with its unique focus and expertise. Together, these teams embody the collaborative spirit and innovative drive of MCAV, working in tandem to shape the future of autonomous vehicles.
Vision
To create a more efficient, safe, and sustainable future by revolutionising the transportation industry.
Mission
To research and develop innovative and practical connected autonomous vehicle and smart transport network technologies.
Purpose
To pave the way for autonomous mobility through student-led R&D, industry partnerships, and academic collaboration.
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on-road Technologies
Urban Autonomy
Software and hardware R&D to achieve SAE Level 4 autonomy with MCAV’s StreetDrone Renault Twizy and Nissan e-NV200 vehicles.
- LiDAR and RGB sensors
- Urban navigation algorithms
- Drive-by-wire technology
- Real-time data processing
- Autonomous control systems
- Safety driver monitoring
FUTURE MOBILITY
Intelligent Transport Systems
Development of connectivity and autonomy co-operative driving technologies to maximise wide-scale transport network efficiency.
- Co-operative driving
- V2X communication
- Real-time connectivity
- Network optimisation
- Traffic flow management
- Infrastructure integration
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
ESDA
Custom-built Electric Self Driving Automobile (ESDA) for the Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition in Michigan, USA.
- Autonomous navigation
- Vehicle design
- PCB design and HV systems
- EV engineering
- Robotics integration
- Mechanical analysis
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Latest News
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MiniDrone Chassis
One of the main projects this year for the Hardware section was the development of the MiniDrone – a small-scale version of the autonomous…
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2021 and Beyond!
Welcome the first MCAV Newsletter of 2021 To all team members and interested parties, welcome to 2021! It feels like we have been hibernating…
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Hardware Section Semester Update
In semester 1, the hardware team has worked hard on designing new systems as well as reviewing current systems for the autonomous vehicle. However,…
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Software Section Semester Update
The software team has continued to develop the perception, planning and control systems for the vehicle. Our two major themes for this semester have…
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Interaction Section Semester Update
Creating a simulation for traffic Currently, the interactions team is using SUMO as a platform to test different traffic flows, specifically to understand how…
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Connectivity Section Semester Update
In semester 1, the connectivity team has mainly been working on the integration between the Cohda On-Board Unit (OBU) and the rest of the…
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