# Autoware: Tier IV autonomous vehicle Canonical ID: `cdcb0582-9fe1-4ae8-9ab2-968a54040a11` - **Slug:** autoware - **Form factor:** av ([Robotaxis](/robotaxis)) - **Maturity stage:** commercial - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 6 ## Deployments - [autoware-tokyo-japan](/deployments/autoware-tokyo-japan.md) at Tokyo, Japan (id: `8d64beb9-4682-4b2a-bc5b-51bb075b9028`) - [autoware-komatsu-ishikawa-japan](/deployments/autoware-komatsu-ishikawa-japan.md) at Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan (id: `46660765-a112-40cf-a60b-a17f370e86d9`) - [autoware-shiojiri-nagano-japan](/deployments/autoware-shiojiri-nagano-japan.md) at Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japan (id: `b8672806-5c93-4344-9610-33670d89f207`) - [autoware-japan-airport-autonomous-bus](/deployments/autoware-japan-airport-autonomous-bus.md) at Japanese Airport (terminal transfer), Japan (id: `cfc97816-b9a7-4035-9595-d48472fad85d`) - [autoware-shin-tomei-expressway-japan](/deployments/autoware-shin-tomei-expressway-japan.md) at Shin-Tomei Expressway, Japan (id: `2e5b5989-03d1-44fc-a4e5-d0f023415544`) - [autoware-kumamoto-japan](/deployments/autoware-kumamoto-japan.md) at Kumamoto, Japan (id: `f239dfe2-2af7-4700-b58b-e93eb2283730`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Incidents affecting Autoware (1) - [TIER IV autonomous bus rear-ended by public bus during Kumamoto test run](/incidents/tier-iv-kumamoto-bus-rear-ended-2025-01.md), 2025-01-30 · Collision _Includes incidents linked directly to this model or to deployments of it. Retracted incidents excluded from this view but reachable at their canonical URLs._ ## Common questions ### What is 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. 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. ### 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. ## Sources (1) 1. **Autoware Foundation** · https://autoware.org/ ## The verified answers - [How many people have robots killed?](/how-many-people-have-robots-killed.md) - [Robot fatalities on record: every verified fatal event, deduped](/robot-fatalities-on-record.md) - [Robot recalls and safety incidents](/robot-recalls-and-safety-incidents.md) - [Robotaxi safety record: every recall, crash, and investigation](/robotaxi-safety-record.md) - [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md) - [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md) _API: GET /v1/models/cdcb0582-9fe1-4ae8-9ab2-968a54040a11 · canonical URL: /models/autoware_