TiHAN Autonomous Campus Shuttle
A research-driven autonomous, electric shuttle developed at IIT Hyderabad under the NMICPS initiative—built for safe, reliable, and campus-friendly mobility in real-world environments.
About the Shuttle
The TiHAN Autonomous Campus Shuttle is an electric, self-driving mobility platform designed for safe first/last-mile movement within campuses and large controlled environments. Developed at IIT Hyderabad under the NMICPS initiative, it enables reliable autonomous operation with a focus on safety, comfort, and deployability.
- Provide dependable campus transport with minimal operational overhead
- Demonstrate real-world autonomy beyond lab conditions
- Offer a scalable platform for pilots, research, and partnerships
Key Features
Icon-based highlights focused on autonomy, safety, and campus-ready operations.
Autonomous Navigation
Robust motion planning for structured and semi-structured routes.
Obstacle Detection & Safety
Pedestrian-aware perception with safe-speed behavior.
Sensor Fusion
Multi-sensor fusion for resilient situational awareness.
Electric & Sustainable
Low-emission mobility designed for daily operations.
Campus-friendly Operation
Quiet, smooth, and predictable behavior around people.
Technology & Capabilities
A practical stack built for real-time autonomy and field validation—technical depth without overload.
- Perception: multi-sensor perception pipeline for environment understanding
- Localization: map/feature-based localization for campus operation
- Planning: trajectory generation and behavior planning
- Control: stable tracking & safety constraints
- Edge Computing: on-board processing for low-latency autonomy
- GPS-denied navigation: operation in partially occluded or low-signal areas
- Real-time decision-making: safe reactions to dynamic obstacles
- Scalable routes: quick adaptation across campus segments
- Operational safety: design aligned to controlled-environment deployments
Use Cases
Designed for structured environments where safety, reliability, and predictable routes matter.
University Campuses
Safe, low-speed mobility for students, staff, and visitors.
Research & Innovation Hubs
Demonstration-ready autonomy for testbeds and pilots.
Corporate & IT Parks
First/last-mile shuttle service across large campuses.
Large Institutional Campuses
Predictable mobility in large facilities and complexes.
Demonstration & Deployment
Tested and demonstrated in the IIT Hyderabad campus environment, the shuttle is positioned for pilot deployments with partners seeking credible real-world validation.