We support and develop autonomous vehicles in Italy from prototype to operation: robotaxis, last-mile logistics, urban fleets and off-road.
For nearly forty years Tecnocad has engineered vehicles. Today that know-how powers a team of 20+ engineers specialised in autonomous driving from mechanics to ROS2 software, from HD mapping to high-fidelity virtual simulation. We cover the entire development cycle: from initial concept and prototyping, through LiDAR and radar sensor integration and software development, to SIL/HIL testing and road operation. L4 autonomous vehicles designed, developed and operational with real industrial clients: Poste Italiane, City of Turin, City of Milan.
ADone, Alba Ride, BOXi, ATOM, LastMED. Autonomous vehicles developed, tested and operational not demos, not renders. Real projects with real clients in urban and off-road environments.
A structured, repeatable process in 8 phases: from ODD definition to on-road deployment. Defined timelines, verifiable milestones.
Vehicle engineering, proprietary ROS2 software stack, simulation, SIL/HIL testing and operations. All in-house.
ADone, Alba Ride, BOXi, ATOM, LastMED. Autonomous vehicles developed, tested and operational not demos, not renders. Real projects with real clients in urban and off-road environments.
A structured, repeatable process in 8 phases: from ODD definition to on-road deployment. Defined timelines, verifiable milestones.
Vehicle engineering, proprietary ROS2 software stack, simulation, SIL/HIL testing and operations. All in-house.
Robotaxis, last-mile logistics, medical transport, modular platforms.
Six vehicle types developed and deployed.
The process for developing autonomous mobility solutions is structured into several key phases, covering everything from scenario design to vehicle operation, and is specifically tailored for OEMs, startups, and cities.
Needs analysis, environmental conditions, infrastructure, system requirements, risks, business model, regulatory compliance.
The process for developing autonomous mobility solutions is structured into several key phases, covering everything from scenario design to vehicle operation, and is specifically tailored for OEMs, startups, and cities.
We design and develop autonomous vehicles in Italy from prototype to operation : robotaxis, last-mile logistics, urban fleets and off-road.
High-fidelity virtual replica of the vehicle and its environment, built and tested by Tecnocad in Turin. As a result, we simulate perception, control and decision-making with AWsim, Carla, Gazebo and Dspace before any physical road test there by reducing development time and risk for every Tecnocad AV platform.
Real-time object detection and classification with LiDAR, radar and cameras. In fact, our perception stack performs detection, segmentation and sensor fusion for full situational awareness engineered in-house by Tecnocad, not licensed from third-party black-box software.
Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing for algorithm validation and system integration. As a result, every Tecnocad AV release is stress-tested in SIL/HIL environments before road deployment the same engineering discipline behind our 9-month development process.
Testing and validation conducted in both virtual and physical playgrounds, ensuring system safety under real-world conditions, including edge cases and complex traffic scenarios. Specifically, we offer closed-course testing environments and simulation scenarios for autonomous vehicle evaluation, including scenario design, automated testing and performance reporting on our 1km test track in Turin.
Real-time remote control via 5G/LTE with sub-144ms latency. As a result, fleet supervision and live data collection let a single operator monitor multiple Tecnocad AV vehicles simultaneously the same remote supervision layer deployed in ADone’s robotaxi operations in Turin.
Autonomous vehicles are vehicles capable of perceiving their surroundings and performing driving tasks within a defined Operational Design Domain, with limited or no human driving input. They use sensors such as LiDAR, radar and cameras, combined with AI algorithms and automatic control. ROS 2-based software coordinates the main subsystems. Applications include robotaxis, last-mile logistics, urban fleets and controlled environments.
SAE levels classify driving automation from Level 0 to Level 5. L0 means no automation; L1 and L2 support the driver with assistance functions; L3 allows conditional automation; L4 enables driverless operation within a defined ODD; and L5 means full automation in all conditions. Tecnocad AV focuses mainly on L4 applications in controlled and urban environments.
Expertise in vehicle engineering (mechanics, E/E, sensors, CAD/CAE), software development (ROS2, perception, planning, control) and operations (testing, validation, permits). First, the ODD must be defined. Tecnocad AV then offers a complete service with a team of 20+ specialists in Turin.
The ODD defines the conditions in which an autonomous vehicle can safely operate, including road type, speed range, weather, lighting, traffic complexity, infrastructure and geographic boundaries. As a result, It directly influences sensor selection, software architecture, safety strategy and validation. Indeed, a poorly defined ODD often leads to delays, redesign and failed testing.
The process: gap analysis, by-wire project, E/E development, sensor kit integration (LiDAR, radar, cameras) and ROS2 software. For example, Tecnocad AV has completed this on 6 vehicle types including Poste BOXi for Poste Italiane.
A digital twin is a high-fidelity virtual representation of the vehicle, its sensors and operating environment. As a result, It enables shift-left validation by testing perception, localization, planning and control earlier in simulation, before physical trials. To achieve this, Tecnocad AV uses tools such as AWSIM, CARLA, Gazebo and dSPACE, combined with HD LiDAR-based mapping, to reduce risks and accelerate real-world deployment.
The main reference is the Smart Road Decree DM 70/2018 for road testing. At European level the GSR also enables L3 systems. However, for operations in private areas regulatory requirements are reduced. Tecnocad AV therefore supports clients with compliance throughout the process.
Teleoperation is the real-time remote control of an L4 autonomous vehicle via 5G/LTE. Specifically, the Tecnocad AV system achieves 144ms latency on 5G and 235ms on 4G, with fleet supervision and real-time data collection.
Cost depends on ODD, platform (new vs existing), autonomy level and scale. For instance, development on an existing vehicle is more economical. Tecnocad AV developed Poste BOXi for Poste Italiane at defined costs.
Tecnocad provides advanced engineering services for every sector where motion is an integral part of the product