Autonomous transit, ready to roll
Driving innovation across industries with advanced mobility services
TIER IV offers comprehensive autonomous driving solutions across a range of sectors, including transportation and automotive manufacturing. From Level 4 vehicle deployments and system development to Autoware consulting, our services enable safe and efficient autonomous operations, meeting the demands of public transportation, taxi operators, logistics, construction, mining and freight transport.
Our approach
TIER IV develops versatile autonomous driving technology, providing services for a range of industries and working with partners to address industry challenges.
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Public transportation
Deploy autonomous buses and shuttles to address driver shortages and enhance accessibility in urban and rural areas.
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Taxis
Unlock new possibilities for transportation by integrating autonomous driving systems.
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Passenger vehicles
Integrate the latest innovations into software-defined vehicles (SDVs) to make advanced technology more accessible.
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Factory logistics
Enhance productivity and safety by integrating autonomous cargo transportation into factory operations.
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Construction and mining
Equip construction and mining sites with autonomous transport vehicles to boost efficiency.
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Freight transport
Deploy autonomous trucks to address driver shortages and improve safety.
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Research and academia
Benefit from global partnerships with research and academic institutions that are advancing autonomous driving technology and cultivating the next generation of engineers.
Our services
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L4 mobility
TIER IV develops Level 4 autonomous driving systems and vehicles, collaborating with local governments and transportation operators to deploy them. We also sell autonomous vehicles and deploy Level 4 autonomous driving nationwide.
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ADS development
For autonomous driving system (ADS) development, automakers and developers can replicate and customize reference designs of Pilot.Auto, TIER IV’s scalable autonomous driving software platform.
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Autoware consulting
TIER IV leads the development of Autoware, the world’s leading open-source software for autonomous driving. TIER IV offers hardware and software starter kits, expert consulting and educational resources, enabling anyone to develop systems built around Autoware.
L4 mobility
TIER IV develops Level 4 autonomous driving systems and vehicles, collaborating with local governments and transportation operators to deploy them. We also sell autonomous vehicles and deploy Level 4 autonomous driving nationwide.
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TIER IV’s Minibus is in regular service on an autonomous bus route in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, connecting the city’s main airport and station.
Driverless trials have been underway on public roads after a pilot project in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, was granted a permit for Level 4 operations.
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TIER IV offers white-label electric vehicles equipped for autonomous driving, allowing customers to commercialize them under their own brands.
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TIER IV provides end-to-end support for local governments and transportation operators to deploy and manage autonomous bus services, covering everything from planning and regulatory compliance to hardware, software and operations management.
ADS development
For autonomous driving system (ADS) development, automakers and developers can replicate and customize reference designs of Pilot.Auto, TIER IV’s scalable autonomous driving software platform.
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A joint venture launched by TIER IV and Yamaha Motor, eve autonomy offers an autonomous transport solution comprising eve auto carts that are designed to optimize logistics in geofenced environments.
TIER IV and Isuzu are working together to advance autonomous driving systems and develop sustainable business models for the bus sector.
TIER IV and Suzuki have been jointly developing Level 4 autonomous vehicles since 2018, working toward the deployment of driverless mobility services in areas with transportation gaps.
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Automakers can streamline development with a customizable reference design for the electric/electronic (E/E) architecture in software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
Autoware consulting
TIER IV leads the development of Autoware, the world’s leading open-source software for autonomous driving. TIER IV offers hardware and software starter kits, expert consulting and educational resources, enabling anyone to develop systems built around Autoware.
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TIER IV’s Edge.Auto platform includes automotive-grade cameras along with a comprehensive set of tools for sensor fusion processing, enabling customers to accelerate and streamline autonomous driving development.
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Combining TIER IV’s Pilot.Auto, a scalable autonomous driving software platform, and Web.Auto, a cloud-native DevOps platform, Bluebird equips partners to develop their own customized autonomous driving platforms.
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A comprehensive evaluation toolkit for verifying and validating Level 4 autonomous driving functions, L4 V&V features a scenario set, dataset, testing tools and processes to ensure the highest standards of performance and safety.
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The program provides essential training for partners to effectively use Autoware, culminating in official certification. Certified partners gain access to collaboration opportunities with TIER IV and can accelerate their own ventures using TIER IV’s services.
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TIER IV supports a Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JASE) competition featuring Autoware-equipped vehicles and simulations, aimed at identifying and nurturing the next generation of autonomous driving engineers.
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Certified by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, this training program provides the building blocks to develop autonomous driving systems using Autoware.
