A2RL: How to effectively handle the autonomous race-car testing process From May 20 to 22, 2025, Stuttgart hosted Automotive Testing Expo, the world’s leading event for testing, development, and validation technologies in the automotive sector. The exhibition brings together industry … Read More
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Driver-centric development leveraging remotized Hardware-in-the-Loop and dynamic driving simulators
Driver-centric development leveraging remotized Hardware-in-the-Loop and dynamic driving simulators HiL systems took center stage at the VI-grade Zero Prototypes Summit 2025 (13–15 May), where Claudio Annicchiarico from Meccanica 42 and Andrea Spicuglia from Stellantis, presented a talk titled “Driver-Centric Development … Read More
How real-time test benches are accelerating vehicle function development | Highlights from ATE and ZPS
How real-time test benches are accelerating vehicle function development | Highlights from ATE and ZPS Meccanica 42 recently took part in two major industry events: the Automotive Testing Expo (ATE) in Stuttgart and the Zero Prototypes Summit (ZPS) in Udine … Read More
The Meccanica 42 rebranding journey
The Meccanica 42 rebranding journey Decoding the company to define the brand Meccanica 42’s rebranding was never just a matter of aesthetics; it was a process of introspection and development. The journey began with a process of observation, mutual comparison … Read More
Development, Testing, and Validation of ADAS L2/L3 Systems: A KPI-Based Methodology
Development, Testing, and Validation of ADAS L2/L3 Systems: A KPI-Based Methodology Authors Leandro Ronchi, Claudio Annicchiarico and Renzo Capitani. Abstract In recent years, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have become increasingly popular, with the aim of significantly reducing road accidents … Read More
Enabling the capabilities of Hardware in the Loop for steering feel characterization on a dynamic simulator
Enabling the capabilities of Hardware in the Loop for steering feel characterization on a dynamic simulator Authors Alessio Anticaglia, Luca Veneroso, Federico Alfatti, Daniele Vitaliti, Claudio Annicchiarico & Renzo Capitani. Abstract Hardware in the Loop (HiL) simulation techniques are becoming … Read More
Fatigue detection and monitoring for safety in workplaces and ADAS testing
Development of dedicated solutions and algorithms for fatigue detection at work and in the field of automotive ADAS system testing Fatigue detection takes center stage in Meccanica 42’s latest project, an innovative initiative aimed at improving workplace safety and enhancing … Read More
Autonomous racing comes to Suzuka
Autonomous racing comes to Suzuka Autonomous racing made its debut at one of motorsport’s most iconic events this November: the JAF Grand Prix SuperFormula 2024, hosted at the legendary Suzuka Circuit. We had the incredible opportunity to collaborate again with … Read More
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: the future of automotive safety and autonomous driving
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: the future of automotive safety and autonomous driving In today’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape, the integration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and security systems is paramount. As we move towards a future dominated by autonomous … Read More
Steering actuator development: unveiling the story of our PSA
From concept to track: the story behind our steering actuator (PSA) What does it take to develop a custom steering actuator for autonomous vehicles? We’ve decided to take a step back in this blog post. If you’re curious, then keep … Read More