By enabling millions of simulated miles, the tool accelerates development, reduces costs, and prepares technologies for real-world deployment while lowering barriers to advanced mobility research.
The University of Michigan’s Mcity Test Facility has introduced the first open-source digital twin for testing connected and autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies, offering researchers worldwide a free virtual tool. Developed with National Science Foundation support, this digital twin allows researchers to simulate and test AV software in a controlled, risk-free environment, featuring Mcity’s unique road materials, markings, and intersections.