Mcity is a makerspace for today’s mobility and transportation innovators. We offer open-source tools, remote or on-site testing, and participation in the Mcity community—learn how to get started.
What Can You Do at Mcity?
Build and test mobility innovation.
Develop AI algorithms
for smart city applications, vehicle perception and control with Mcity’s Data Engine
Test CAV and EV technology
remotely or on site using our next-generation test track
Download Mcity open-source tools
including our test facility digital twin
Prototype advanced roadway materials
and infrastructure for urban environments
Pursue early-stage development and testing
for tomorrow‘s aerial or ground mobility needs in our self-contained “mini-city”
Build out new wireless technologies
and test connectivity between vehicles and infrastructure
Conduct demos and test drives
for product launch and unveiling
Explore net-zero solutions
for sustainable smart communities –
air and water quality, traffic congestion
Become an Mcity Member
to drive applied research, access talent, and connect with industry, academia, and government
How to Get Started?
Choose your path.
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Use Mcity’s Open-Source Tools
Anyone can experiment with Mcity’s open-source tools before starting a research project.
- Download digital twin created in Carla
- Access proxy items
- Use TerraSim’s generator model to add vehicles/people to your scenario
- Find more tools on our GitHub page
2
Book the Facility for On-Site Testing
Ready to test in a safe, controlled environment?
- Access 16 acres of roads and traffic infrastructure at our full-scale outdoor laboratory
- Use Mcity OS, a cloud-based open-source operating system, to control all features of the Mcity Test Facility – runs on any internet-enabled device
- Members and approved academic researchers get reduced rates
3
Explore Remote Access
Remote access capabilities, funded by the Mcity 2.0 grant from NSF, are now operational.
- Review our five use cases to see what can be done
- Contact Mcity for a consultation and to plan your project
- Mcity Member organizations and approved academic researchers get reduced rates
4
Apply for Free Remote Access
Respond to Mcity’s Request for Proposals to receive access to Mcity Test Facility remote testing capabilities – at no cost. Supported by the National Science Foundation.
Proposal deadline is March 14, 2025.
- Mcity is seeking new use cases for remote access
- 10 awards will be granted
- Get access to an Mcity engineer, open-source tools and software to run your experiment
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Participate in the Mcity Community
Become a member! And join other innovators on the forefront of mobility research and development.
- Help drive applied research
- Get priority use of all Mcity resources
- Get access to talent
- Discuss important mobility topics including legal and liability questions, and equity and accessibility considerations
- Meet with academic researchers
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Not Sure How to Get Started with Mcity?
Book a consultation with Mcity leadership.
- Discuss partnership opportunities
- Propose a research project
- Understand how Mcity can help you with your early-stage research and development in our ”mini-city”
Need to Learn More?
Become part of the Mcity community.