Auve Tech launches MiCa 2.0 autonomous vehicle AI software

Estonian autonomous mobility technology developer Auve Tech recently launched MiCa 2.0 and Auve Stack 2.0, the latest evolution of its AI-powered vehicle software.

The software combines sensors with advanced neural logic that can enhance vehicle perception, predictive navigation, and fleet coordination in real-time.

Auve Tech said its latest software is designed to transform the capabilities of self-driving shuttles, and that it marks a major milestone in the evolution of safe, efficient, and intelligent unmanned urban transportation.

Edge AI for decision making

MiCa 2.0 is the intelligent core of Auve Tech’s autonomous vehicles, enabling smarter navigation, smoother interaction with complex traffic environments, and continuous learning through edge AI. Designed to adapt dynamically to different mobility use cases - from mixed-traffic roads to closed-campus systems - Auve Tech said MiCa 2.0 signals a leap forward in safe, scalable autonomy.

The Auve Stack 2.0 further offers predictive detection of pedestrians and unexpected objects, enhanced vehicle control for smoother, more accurate navigation, autonomous handling of intersections and crosswalks, dynamic overtaking and speed bump recognition, and multi-sensor fusion using both lidar and cameras for precise perception.

"With MiCa 2.0, we're putting advanced AI at the heart of autonomous mobility," said Taavi Rõivas, chairman of the Auve Tech supervisory board and former prime minister of Estonia. "This isn’t just software - it’s a decision-making engine capable of understanding complex environments, predicting behavior, and continuously improving through real-world data.

“Our goal is to create vehicles that are not only self-driving, but also context-aware, safe, and deeply intelligent,” Rõivas added. “MiCa 2.0 is a major step in that direction."

Global deployments reach U.S.

Auve Tech is a 100% Estonian-owned company developing Level 4 autonomous vehicles aimed at reducing the reliance on personal cars. Its street-legal, self-driving shuttles are already operating in open and mixed traffic environments across four continents.

Building on its success in Europe and Japan, Auve Tech’s momentum has extended to the United States, where its shuttles recently launched in Palm Beach, Florida. The company said its presence in the Sunshine State underscores growing U.S. interest in sustainable, autonomous public transit systems and highlights Estonia’s export-ready innovation in mobility tech.

Auve Tech’s success is part of a larger wave of Estonian innovation reshaping the future of mobility. Estonia - often called Europe's most digitally advanced nation - has become a launchpad for technologies that make urban transport safer, smarter, and more sustainable, according to the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The country’s embrace of digital innovation, supportive public policy, and agile startup culture have made it a testbed for scalable smart mobility systems, with innovations from a wide range of mobility companies:

• Starship Technologies: autonomous delivery at scale - Founded by the creators of Skype, Estonia’s Starship Technologies is a global leader in autonomous last-mile delivery. Its sidewalk robots, powered by AI and sensor fusion, have completed over eight million deliveries across the U.S. and Europe. Starship is not only a success story for Estonia—it’s helping cities worldwide reduce emissions and traffic.
• Elmo: remote-controlled car sharing - Elmo, another Estonian innovator, is changing car sharing through its remote driving teleoperation technology. Operators can deliver electric vehicles to customers without anyone inside the car - a technology that’s already road-legal and operating in Estonia and Finland. Demonstrations across Europe and North America have attracted international interest in the potential of teledriving for car sharing and fleet management.
• Bikeep: micromobility infrastructure - Bikeep, an Estonian company specializing in smart bike parking and charging systems, has made significant strides in enhancing urban micromobility infrastructure. With installations in over 30 countries across three continents, Bikeep provides secure, internet-connected bike racks and lockers equipped with features like RFID access, surveillance cameras, and e-bike charging capabilities. Their systems are tailored for municipalities, transit companies, and commercial properties, aiming to reduce bike theft and promote sustainable transportation.

The Ministry said these companies exemplify Estonia’s commitment to building scalable, tech-first systems that prioritize user experience, energy efficiency, and digital integration. They also illustrate how Estonia exports not just products, but entire smart mobility ecosystems. With proven deployments, world-class R&D, and an eye on global scalability, Estonia is poised to shape the future of urban mobility far beyond its borders.