Configuration example of the Edge Perception Development Kit (Left) Nightime Image recognition examples with the DevKit (Right)
Tokyo, January 5, 2023 ー TIER IV, an open source autonomous driving startup, today announced that it will launch sales of the Edge Perception Development Kit (hereinafter “the DevKit”), through C1 Camera distribution partners. The DevKit combines the Automotive HDR Camera C1 (hereinafter “the C1 Camera”) with an edge-computing unit and camera perception functionality provided by Autoware *1. TIER IV will present a live demonstration of sensor fusion, including the DevKit, at “CES2023” (LVCC West Hall #6317) from January 5 to 8, 2023, in Las Vegas, the U.S.
TIER IV’s C1 Camera has a high dynamic range (HDR) of up to 120 dB, automotive grade hardware, and excellent connectivity with a wide variety of applications. Currently in use by over 50 companies domestically and internationally, it is ideal not only for autonomous driving, but also a wide variety of fields such as autonomous mobile robots, security, monitoring, and more. TIER IV also leads the development of Autoware, an open-source software with various features for the development of autonomous driving systems which is employed by many companies and educational/research institutions.
TIER IV will start offering the DevKit including the C1 Camera, hardware and software which has been adopted for autonomous driving development, support tools, and installation documents. This will allow users to start building R&D environments with less time and effort, significantly reducing costs in hardware selection and shortening time-to-market for products.
TIER IV will also start offering a new GMSL2-USB3 conversion kit to support a wide variety of development with the high-performance automotive camera. The specifications and purchase information are listed below:
DevKit Contents & Options
Product Website
https://sensor.tier4.jp/automotive-hdr-camera
GitHub Repository Link for the DevKit
- Setup for the edge computing unit and the camera perception: perception_ecu_container
- Camera driver: tier4_automotive_hdr_camera
Specifications for GMSL2-USB3 Conversion Kit
GMSL2-USB3 Conversion Kit (Left), connecting C1 Camera to PC (right)
Operation sample video (YouTube)
Future Development
TIER IV will start commercializing an autonomous driving system development kit that is integrated with LiDARs and ECUs. In addition to the features of the DevKit, the new kit will implement spatial calibration between multiple sensors, time synchronization, and advanced Camera-LiDAR fusion perception as a part of Autoware. Furthermore, synergy with Pilot.Auto *5 and Web.Auto *6 will be promoted so that every component required for autonomous driving development will be provided. By providing these products to the market, we will step up initiatives to realize our vision “The Art of Open Source, Reimagine Intelligent Vehicles.”
About Distributors
AISAN TECHNOLOGY
https://aisan-mobility.com/en/lineup/c1/
ASMEC
https://www.asmec.co.jp/business/prolist.php?compid=141
OKAYA & CO
t4-sales6311@okaya.co.jp
PALTEK CORPORATION
https://www.paltek.co.jp/solution/tier4/index.html
MACNICA
auto-solution@macnica.co.jp
Ryoden Corporation
https://www.ryoden.co.jp/business/maker/industrial/maker24/
*1 Autoware is a registered trademark of The Autoware Foundation.
*2 The hardware can be purchased separately.
*3 The MIPI conversion kit is essential (sold separately).
*4 The additional supply is available from the DC-IN of the IO port as required (9 to 12V).
*5 Autonomous driving software platform based on Autoware.
*6 DevOps software platform for efficient development/operation of autonomous driving system.
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