Robot model

Autoware

Autoware is the world's first open-source software stack for autonomous driving, built on ROS and maintained by TIER IV and the Autoware Foundation.

Manufacturer: Tier IV
Form factor: av
Maturity: commercial
Lifecycle: active
Deployments: 6

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Autoware, a av by Tier IV (commercial): 6 verified deployments on record. 1 source back the record.

Overview

Autoware is the world's first open-source software stack for autonomous driving, built on ROS and maintained by TIER IV and the Autoware Foundation. It provides a full-stack AD system including perception, planning, and control, and is used by 200+ companies worldwide in applications ranging from robotaxis to autonomous buses and logistics trucks.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage: commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
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Data & sources

Web sources

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Autoware. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (6)

Autoware at Tokyo, Japanpilot
TIER IV conducted robotaxi pilot tests in Odaiba (November 2024) and Nishi-Shinjuku (December 2024) using JPN TAXI vehicles equipped with its autonomous driving system.
Autoware at Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japanoperational
TIER IV Minibus began full-time commercial service at Level 2 in March 2024 on a route linking Komatsu Station and Komatsu Airport.
Autoware at Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japanpilot
TIER IV Minibus operating on-demand autonomous bus service in Shiojiri since 2020 (Level 2).
Autoware at Japanese Airport (terminal transfer), Japanpilot
TIER IV selected for a government project to develop and deliver low-speed autonomous buses for a field trial for terminal transfers at an airport in Japan.
Autoware at Shin-Tomei Expressway, Japanpilot
Autonomous truck test runs on a priority lane for autonomous vehicles on the Shin-Tomei Expressway, using Isuzu Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso trucks with TIER IV autonomous driving system.
Autoware at Kumamoto, Japanpilot
Autonomous bus trial using TIER IV Minibus 2.0, operated by BOLDLY Inc.

Autoware on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Record createdAug 9, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Deployment recordedApr 27, 2025
at Shin-Tomei Expressway, Japan
Deployment recordedMar 21, 2025
at Kumamoto, Japan
Incident recordedJan 30, 2025
TIER IV autonomous bus rear-ended by public bus during Kumamoto test run
Deployment recordedNov 1, 2024
at Tokyo, Japan

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Safety record

1 incident on record (1 minor). Most recent: Jan 2025.

minor: 1

Most recent: Jan 2025

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Incidents affecting Autoware (1)

TIER IV autonomous bus rear-ended by public bus during Kumamoto test run2025-01-30 · Collision

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Sources (1)

Autoware Foundation · https://autoware.org/

Common questions

What is Autoware?

How much does Autoware cost?

Autoware's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Autoware from Tier IV. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.

Is Autoware actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. Autoware is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.

Who makes Autoware?

Autoware is made by Tier IV, based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015.

Where is Autoware deployed?

6 verified deployments of Autoware are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

Can you buy Autoware?

Autoware is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.

What are alternatives to Autoware?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable av robots to Autoware include Waymo Driver (6th gen), Ojai, Zoox Robotaxi, Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS).

How does Autoware compare to Waymo Driver (6th gen)?

Autoware and Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo · 24 deployments) are both av robots on the DEPLOY registry. Autoware has 6 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

What is Autoware's maturity stage?

Autoware is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.

Is Autoware safe?

Autoware has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 minor). Most recent: Jan 2025. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.

Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Unreviewed

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: av

Sources by quality tier

1: unclassified; Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.