Modular mobility: Italian company TUC.technology launches a new industrial standard.

One year after the debut of the miniaturized TUC.tiny prototype, TUC.technology has taken a decisive step toward the industrialization of its vision of modular mobility. The Turin-based company has unveiled a comprehensive ecosystem that combines hardware, software, and architecture to transform vehicles and environments into flexible, reconfigurable platforms.

At the IAA in Munich, TUC.technology presented two components ready for industrial integration: TUC.micro, a universal miniature connector, and TUC.brain, an intelligent zone control unit. The system is coordinated by TUC.OS, the proprietary software that manages module recognition, configuration, and digital updates.

The components were demonstrated in action within the TUC.system, a reconfigurable modular dashboard concept. Here, personal devices such as tablets, smartphones, and voice assistants coexist with dashboards, navigation systems, and smart living accessories. Integration occurs without additional wiring, thanks to the direct connection between TUC.micro, TUC.brain, and TUC.OS.

The TUC.micro is designed as a plug-and-play interface that integrates power, data, and mechanical locking in a single device. It can be installed anywhere in the vehicle, visible or hidden, and allows for the secure and immediate connection of internal and external modules. Its architecture reduces wiring complexity, enabling modular and simplified management of both automotive and consumer peripherals.

The TUC.brain represents the control element of the entire system. Compatible with 12V, 24V, and 48V architectures, it supports standard protocols such as CAN bus and Automotive Ethernet and integrates LTE and GNSS connectivity modules via TUC.RF. The control unit acts as a signal management hub, coordinating power, data, and configuration of the devices connected to the system. This approach is part of the trend of zonal electronic architectures, which aim to overcome traditional fragmented systems in favor of a more scalable and efficient infrastructure.