Perrone Robotics Surpasses One Year of Autonomous Transit Operations in Detroit
Perrone Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous vehicle and robotics technology, today announced the milestone achievement of over a year of operation of its CONNECT autonomous transit service in Detroit. Now recognized as the longest-running public transit autonomous electric shuttle service of its kind in the United States. Launched in August 2024, the Detroit CONNECT fleet features Ford E-Transit vans outfitted with Perrone Robotics’ patented TONY® (TO Navigate You) and MAX® autonomous vehicle technology, representing the nation’s first autonomous public transit fleet deployment using the Ford E-Transit platform. This milestone underscores Perrone Robotics’ commitment to delivering safe, sustainable, and practical automated transportation solutions designed and built in the United States.