Project Progress | Steer-Clear

The Current MVP

Our current MVP has been validated against the project requirements. It is fast, reliable, and modular for quick retrofit on ground service vehicles. The goal is safer and more efficient docking—even with a reduced crew—without revealing internal design details.

Current MVP system assembled in a protective housing with operator interface — The current MVP system.

The Current Ground Handling Procedure

Example shown: a catering truck docking to an aircraft at Frankfurt Airport. Today this is a manual, crew-intensive process that depends on visual checks and clear communication.

Step 1: A ground crew member stands outside and begins guiding the catering truck with hand signals — **Step 1 — Guidance starts:**
a crew member stands outside and guides the vehicle with hand signals or a flag.

Step 2: The truck approaches the aircraft slowly while multiple staff supervise spacing and alignment — **Step 2 — Slow approach:**
the driver inches forward while several staff supervise spacing and alignment.

Step 3: Final positioning near the aircraft requires careful judgment and clear communication — **Step 3 — Final positioning:**
stopping distance and alignment rely on human judgment and communication.

This approach works but can be slow, manpower-heavy, and sensitive to noise, weather, and visibility.

How Steer-Clear Improves This

With Steer-Clear, the driver receives clear, real-time guidance directly in the cab. This reduces or removes the need for a flag or a dedicated flagman and enables faster, safer docking, potentially with a one-person crew—while keeping internal implementation details confidential.

Next Steps

We’re preparing in-field testing on operational vehicles to validate performance under real conditions. In parallel, the next prototype is already in development to build on the MVP learnings and further improve robustness, usability, and integration.