This research focuses on transforming an electric vehicle into an autonomous development platform by integrating hardware and software solutions. The system is built using ROS 2, providing a modular and scalable framework for autonomous functionalities. An NVIDIA Jetson Orin serves as the primary onboard computing unit, enabling real-time perception and decision-making. The perception stack is enhanced with an Ouster OS0 LiDAR and a radar sensor, providing robust environmental awareness in dynamic scenarios. The platform will serve as a foundation for research in autonomous navigation, sensor fusion, and the advancement of ADAS features, including pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assistance, and collision avoidance.
