Northeastern University

Vehicle Platforms for Advanced Learning and Real-World Applications

Dataspeed Inc., a leader in cutting-edge automotive technology, has partnered with Northeastern University on a full vehicle integration. Centered around Dataspeed’s proven Drive-By-Wire (DBW) platform, which enables precise electronic control over key vehicle functions such as steering, acceleration, braking, and shifting—capabilities critical for autonomous driving and remote operation.

Sensor Integration

Dozens of customers across the autonomous vehicle and ADAS industry have trusted the Dataspeed team to equip a variety of vehicles with perception, navigation, and data collection technology.

Power Distribution

The iPDS enables computer control of 12 automotive independent DC relay channels with programmable startup and shutdown sequences.

Shore Power

The Shore Power System allows all equipment that is being powered from Dataspeed’s iPDS to operate in a lab or garage setting.

Dataspeed's Impact on Education

Driving Innovation in Higher Education with Autonomous Solutions

At Dataspeed, we’re proud to partner with Northeastern University in shaping the future of autonomous mobility. Through this collaboration, we’ve delivered a fully integrated Ford Mustang Mach-E, outfitted with our advanced Drive-By-Wire system and the Kinetic Intermediate Kit, creating a powerful research and development platform for cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technologies.

This state-of-the-art vehicle is central to Northeastern’s hands-on research efforts, supporting projects that explore next-generation transportation solutions—from real-time navigation algorithms and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) to urban autonomy applications, The Mach-E’s modular setup enables seamless integration of sensors, compute hardware, and autonomy stacks, giving students and researchers the flexibility to test and iterate rapidly in real-world conditions.

By collaborating with Northeastern’s world-class faculty and engineering students, we’re not only accelerating innovation in the field of intelligent transportation systems but also helping train the next generation of engineers and robotics experts. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in autonomous and connected mobility—on campus, in cities, and beyond.

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Dataspeed engineers have the ability to equip a variety of vehicles with perception, navigation, and data collection technology. Dataspeed’s strong partnerships with leading autonomous tech suppliers combined with our comprehensive engineering experience results in specialized, top-quality research and development platforms.