Perrone Robotics provides the TONY autonomous vehicle (AV) kit, a vehicle‑independent platform that can be retrofitted or deployed turnkey to enable self‑driving shuttles for people and goods. The kit combines proven hardware with generative‑AI‑enhanced decision‑making, delivering real‑time adaptability, precise handling of rare scenarios, and a shared library of validation rules. It supports diverse fleets—from public transit to logistics—allowing operators to reduce costs and scale geo‑fenced autonomous services quickly.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Deploying autonomous vehicles across diverse fleets requires extensive vehicle-specific integration, costly retrofitting, and complex software stacks, which limit scalability and increase time to market for operators seeking driverless mobility solutions.
Solution
Perrone Robotics offers the TONY AV kit, a vehicle‑independent autonomy platform that can be retrofitted to existing vehicles or integrated into turnkey shuttles. The kit combines a proven full‑stack software suite (MAX) with generative AI to provide real‑time, context‑aware decision making and precise handling of rare or unexpected scenarios. A shared library of verification and validation rules continuously improves performance across deployments. TONY’s modular architecture supports a wide range of vehicle types—from public transit shuttles to logistics trucks—enabling operators to add Level 5 autonomy without redesigning hardware or rewriting software. The solution is ready for commercial use, offering geo‑fenced operation, safety certifications, and the ability to scale across downtown corridors, campuses, and logistics hubs.
Target Audience
Primary customers are fleet operators, transit agencies, and logistics companies that need to add Level 5 autonomous capability to existing vehicle fleets or deploy turnkey autonomous shuttles for people and goods transport.
Features
- Drop‑in retrofit kit that integrates with any vehicle platform, supporting both retrofit and turnkey deployments
- Generative AI layer that delivers adaptive, context‑aware decision making for complex maneuvers and edge‑case resolution
- Real‑time perception and control stack with precision handling of rare or unexpected scenarios
- Shared, continuously growing library of verification and validation rules for safety and compliance
- Geo‑fencing and fleet‑wide management tools for safe operation in defined corridors and sites
- Compatibility with diverse technology stacks and existing vehicle electronics
- Proven field record of 100 K+ autonomous miles across 30+ vehicle models