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TIER IV x Isuzu Motors
TIER IV and Isuzu Motors formed a capital and business alliance to develop Level 4 autonomous driving systems for route buses. In March 2026, they announced deployment of Level 4 autonomous buses on Isuzu ERGA electric and diesel models powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion, unveiled at NVIDIA GTC 2026.
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- deployment
- Status
- Activeoperating
- Announced
- 2024-03-062.6 years ago
- Start
- 2026-03-166 months ago
- Active for
- 6 months
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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- Isuzu Motors Limited · manufacturer
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