OEMs, contractors and integrators

Enhance your autonomy offering across platforms.

AUTONOMY, UNLOCKED

Accelerate autonomy with retrofit robotics

OEMs and system integrators face growing demand for autonomy – but delivering it across diverse platforms can be complex and costly. Customers expect flexibility, speed, and proven reliability – yet many solutions force them to replace entire fleets, standardise on a single OEM, or accept unrefined technology that adds risk.

ABD Solutions removes these barriers. Our retrofittable driving robotics integrate with your autonomy stack, enabling remote operation and autonomy on existing platforms – without relying solely on CAN and including those with mechanical controls. You can also bring vehicles from multiple manufacturers into your autonomy ecosystem. And because our technology is retrofittable, you can extend autonomy to platforms already in service.

With our proven robotic technology, you can enhance your autonomy offering, accelerate deployment, reduce engineering risk, and deliver autonomy on terms that work for your customers.

AUTONOMY ENABLEMENT FOR OEMs AND INTEGRATORS

Proven robotics for flexible integration

ABD Solutions takes a different route to autonomy. Instead of relying solely on CAN-based systems, we use retrofittable driving robotics – fast-fit kits that interface with steering, braking, throttle, gearshift (manual or automatic), and auxiliary control levers such as joysticks used on specialist vehicles like tippers and loaders.

Robotics provide a fast, proven route to autonomy – capable of controlling anything with a steering wheel and pedals, as well as specialist functions for complex platforms. This enables rapid deployment of autonomy across diverse vehicle types – including those with mechanical controls – without costly redesigns or prolonged downtime.

Designed for integration, our technology gives OEMs and system providers the flexibility to deliver autonomy across mixed fleets and legacy platforms – without locking customers into a single manufacturer or requiring bespoke conversions. Kits are removable and redeployable – so autonomy can be scaled across vehicles or sites as demand changes. And because the technology has been proven over many years in automotive environments, integration into your autonomy stack is predictable and low risk.

Human detection for enhanced safety
Autonomy isn’t the only way to improve safety. For platforms that remain manually operated, we offer an AI-powered human detection system – adding an extra layer of protection in high-risk environments. A 360-degree camera array continuously monitors blind spots and alerts operators when personnel enter predefined zones – enhancing situational awareness during shift changes, low- visibility conditions, and mixed-mode operations.

EXPAND YOUR AUTONOMY ECOSYSTEM

Why partner with ABD Solutions?

Partner with ABD Solutions to expand autonomy across more vehicle types, accelerate deployment, and deliver proven, scalable solutions your customers can trust.

Enhance your autonomy offering

Add proven, retrofittable driving robotics to complement your existing autonomy – delivering more capability to your customers.

Extend autonomy to third-party vehicles

Integrate vehicles from other manufacturers into your autonomy ecosystem – enabling consistent capability across mixed fleets.

Unlock autonomy for legacy platforms

Automate vehicles that use manual transmissions, mechanical steering, and hydraulic braking – no electronic actuation or system access required.

Speed up your autonomy deployment

Bring your autonomy offering to market faster – without redesigning platforms or waiting on new vehicle models.

Reduce engineering cost and risk

Avoid the time and expense of developing and validating additional actuation hardware.

Proven reliability

Built on technology trusted by the automotive industry for decades, ensuring robust performance under demanding conditions.

Leopard II tank automation for the Bundeswehr

Wehrtechnische Dienststelle 91 (WTD 91) is the Bundeswehr’s technical centre responsible for analysing, testing and evaluating weapons and weapon systems. It operates the largest fully instrumented ground firing range in Western Europe.

ABD Solutions’ sister company AB Dynamics partnered with WTD 91 in Germany to automate a Leopard II tank using advanced robotic actuators. The automated Leopard II tank is used as a target vehicle to support the development of next-generation weapons systems. AB Dynamics achieved this by installing standard steering and pedal control robotics, adapted with bespoke mounts to fit the tank’s restricted and unconventional interior, while retaining the ability for manual operation when required.

The system enables the tank to follow pre-programmed routes with exceptional accuracy, navigating complex obstacle layouts designed to challenge missile guidance systems. Despite being a tracked vehicle, the Leopard II maintains steering precision within 20 cm, even across rough terrain.

In addition to fully driverless path-following, the tank can also be remotely operated or driven by a human operator, providing maximum flexibility for a wide range of test scenarios.

ABD Solutions extends life of legacy mining fleet with driverless technology

A mining client in the Asia–Pacific region operates a mixed fleet of mid-sized haul trucks from three different OEMs – making it impossible to adopt a single, native autonomous haulage system. Facing labour shortages in a remote location, the client planned to retire an older truck in the coming year. Instead, they engaged ABD Solutions to demonstrate the potential of its retrofittable driverless technology.

On site, ABD Solutions mobilised quickly and installed its robotic actuation system into a 24-year-old CAT 789C haul truck – one with no onboard computer or CAN-bus. Within hours, the once- idled truck was transformed into a fully autonomous, production-ready asset, immediately delivering value back to the mine.

Following this success, the partnership is expanding. ABD Solutions is now working to integrate the entire fleet – spanning three major OEM platforms – into a single autonomous operating system, positioning the company as the mining industry’s truly OEM-agnostic autonomy provider.

The world’s first autonomous Wolfhound TSC

The Wolfhound heavy-armoured truck is part of the British Army’s Tactical Support Vehicle fleet, designed to accompany front-line patrols and transport essential combat supplies.

ABD Solutions, in partnership with NP Aerospace – the UK Ministry of Defence’s protected mobility fleet manager – retrofitted the Wolfhound with a robotic automation solution. The vehicle was equipped with robotic steering and pedal controls, enabling it to autonomously follow a pre-set path or be remotely operated.

Installed and operational within hours, the system used removable mounts with no permanent modifications – making it easy to redeploy across multiple vehicles. The result: enhanced safety, reduced risk to personnel, and greater operational efficiency on the front line

Our AB Dynamics robotic driving technology is used by the world’s automotive OEMs.

TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS

Proven technology for integration and retrofit.

Instant autonomy

Installed-in-hours steering, pedal and gearshift robot actuators for instant autonomy.

Drive-by-wire

Direct control of vehicle actuators using our CAN control solution as an alternative to driving robotics.

Perception systems

Lidar, radar and camera tech that enables vehicles to detect, interpret, and respond to surroundings.

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ONE SYSTEM TO CONVERT ANYTHING

Our rapidly deployable technology is enhancing safety, reducing costs and improving productivity in your industry.

ABD Solutions’ robotic driving technology has already been used to automate vehicles across a wide range of industries, including dump trucks, haul trucks, main battle tanks, tactical support vehicles, forklifts, steel carriers and tractors. Not to mention dozens of models from the world’s leading automotive OEMs.

We’re ready for our next automation challenge. What have you got for us?