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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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Meet Farbod Torabi – 2020 CEO of MCAV
Farbod’s main responsibility in the team is to plan for the team’s short and long-term goals. He is working closely with the leadership team…
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Team Statement – COVID-19
To fellow teams, supporters, industry partners, our friends and family, Due to the increasing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to postpone…
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And, That’s a Wrap!
We recently had our End of Year Demonstration where we demonstrated autonomous parking of our vehicle while stopping for obstacles and a stop sign…
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Bosch Workshop Visit
Special thanks to the Automated Driving team at Bosch Auto Australia & New Zealand for inviting us for a workshop tour and sharing their…
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Monash Mini Maker Faire
Thank you to all who came to visit our stall at the Monash Mini Maker Faire! We loved talking to makers of all ages…
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Congratulations to Our FYP Students!
Congratulations to our eight Final Year students who completed their projects all contributing to our end of year goal. Some of the projects included…
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