Modular Autonomy Platform for Industrial Mobile Machines

[Ahmet Ö.]

## Modular Autonomy Platform for Industrial Mobile Machinery

RAFI has introduced the Autonomy Kit, a scalable hardware and software platform that enables the conversion of existing machines into semi- or fully autonomous systems. This platform supports the integration of industrial automation, facilitating the widespread adoption of machine digitalization strategies.

In industrial vehicles and mobile machinery, where AI-powered automation is gaining importance, manufacturers are making autonomous operation a design priority with the goal of achieving higher levels of automation and reducing operator dependency. RAFI’s Autonomy Kit offers a solution through hardware and software integration, particularly for adapting existing machines to autonomous operation.

### Converting Existing Machines to Autonomous Operation

The integration of autonomous functions is increasing in mobile robotics, logistics vehicles, and special machinery sectors to support automation strategies and improve digital supply chain processes. However, many existing machines, despite having hardware and electrical systems, lack the necessary architecture for autonomous operation.

RAFI’s Autonomy Kit addresses this gap by providing hardware and software modules that enable the conversion of existing equipment into autonomous platforms. Integrated components include automation functions such as control logics and charging processes, which can be expanded to fully integrated autonomous system architectures.

### From Functional Automation to Integrated Autonomy Architecture

The approach focuses on combining independent automation functions into a single coherent system structure. This involves integrating control systems, sensor interfaces, and software architectures to support higher levels of autonomy.

Developing suitable and production-ready systems for industrial environments is among RAFI’s goals. The company facilitates the transition from prototype level to systems suitable for series production by combining electronics manufacturing, production engineering, and software development.

### RAFI Autonomy Kit Features

• Converting existing machines to semi- or fully autonomous
• Modular hardware and software platform
• Integration of control logics and charging processes
• Suitability for industrial production
• Support for electronics manufacturing, assembly, and testing technologies
• Plastic and metal processing capabilities
• Engineering, validation, and series production preparation under one roof

### Industrial Series Production Process

RAFI handles all stages in-house, from hardware development to software architecture design, system integration, and preparation for series production. This integrated structure ensures coordination of customer-specific adaptations at every stage of the process.

### Presentation at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026

RAFI will showcase the Autonomy Kit and other developments at XPONENTIAL Europe, which will take place from March 24-26, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany, at Hall 1, Stand A43.

This innovative platform, aiming for autonomy in industrial mobile machinery, stands out as a significant step in the field of automation and digitalization.