The Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa is currently conducting a test of a new generation of self-driving vehicles that are equipped with a control and environmental perception system that is entirely open and modular, and that is capable of evolving and "learning" progressively. This represents a significant advancement in the study of autonomous driving due to the creation of a software architecture that controls the car and allows it to perceive its environment. This technology enables the integration of more complex artificial intelligence algorithms, hence improving vehicle safety and ability to perceive the road environment. The innovative technology was installed in a hybrid car purchased by the Sant'Anna School with funds from the NextGenerationEU BRIEF (Biorobotics Research and Innovation Engineering Facilities) project. The TeCIP (Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, and Photonics) Institute, led by Professor Giorgio Buttazzo, developed the new technology. "Self-driving car technology currently has significant flaws that prevent its broad use. Both the software components and the artificial intelligence algorithms used may be vulnerable to faults, manipulation, or hacks, posing major threats to passenger safety. It is therefore essential to invest in the development of advanced solutions to ensure the reliability and integrity of these systems", Buttazzo explained. The new experimental car is outfitted with sensors and instruments that allow it to "see" and interpret what is going on around it, including six cameras, three LiDAR sensors, inertial and satellite positioning systems, and an on-board computer that allows the car to be controlled through software.