<ul><li>The University of Michigan's Mcity Test Facility has released the first open-source digital twin, allowing researchers worldwide to access a free tool for testing autonomous and connected vehicle software.</li><li>The digital twin provides a virtual representation of the physical Mcity Test Facility and enables simulation and testing without the need for researchers to travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan.</li><li>Developed with support from the National Science Foundation, the digital twin offers a faster, safer, and less expensive way to test algorithms for autonomous and connected vehicles.</li><li>The digital twin works with the open-source traffic simulator TeraSim, allowing simulation of various road scenarios, including potential collisions and interactions with pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers.</li></ul>

Mcity says open-source digital twin enables cheaper autonomous vehicle testing

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