Partnership
TIER IV x Isuzu x Mitsubishi Fuso (Autonomous Trucks)
Under a METI-led initiative, TIER IV developed autonomous driving systems for highway logistics trucks manufactured by Isuzu Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, successfully completing test runs on the Shin-Tomei Expressway with logistics operators Yamato Multi Charter and Suzuyo Cargo-Net.
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- development
- Status
- Activeoperating
- Announced
- 2024-01-012.7 years ago
- Active for
- 2.7 years
Who’s involved
TIER IV is a Japanese deep-tech company and the primary commercial force behind [Autoware](/models/autoware), the world's first open-source software stack for autonomous driving. Founded in December 2015 by Shinpei Kato, the company builds scalable platforms and delivers end-to-end solutions spanning software development, vehicle manufacturing, and service operations for Level 4 autonomous mobility. TIER IV has deployed autonomous buses, taxis, and trucks across Japan and internationally, and is a founding member of the Autoware Foundation. Strategic investors include [Yamaha Motor](/companies/yamaha-motor), [Sony](/companies/sony), KDDI, and SOMPO Holdings. Products include Pilot.Auto, Web.Auto, and an automotive-grade autonomous driving kit (ADK).
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Off-registry parties
- Isuzu Motors · manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus · manufacturer
- Yamato Multi Charter · deployer
- Suzuyo Cargo-Net · deployer
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