TOKYO, September 27, 2023 – TIER IV, a pioneer in open-source autonomous driving (AD) technology, announces the launch of its "L4 Remote Monitoring" tailored for Level 4 AD services. This solution provides automotive cameras and microphones needed for remote monitoring, a cloud-based video streaming server, and a user-friendly monitoring application. By harnessing images and audio collected from these cameras and microphones, a vehicle’s driving environment can be recreated in real-time. This solution will allow operators to remotely monitor autonomous vehicles and conduct appropriate actions as needed, enabling the enhanced safety and convenience of AD services.
L4 Remote Monitoring tailored for Level 4 autonomous driving services
TIER IV’s remote AD technology has been used in numerous Proof of Concept (PoC) tests across Japan, including Narita Airport and Nishi-Shinjuku in Central Tokyo. The remote monitoring system that supports these successful demonstrations is now being offered as a standalone remote monitoring solution.
Japan’s Road Traffic Act underwent a significant amendment on April 1, 2023, authorizing Specific Autonomous Driving Systems (Level 4 in limited regions). This requires the presence of a specific operation supervisor either inside the vehicle or in a remote monitoring room during Level 4 AD operations. TIER IV’s “L4 Remote Monitoring,” designed to remotely monitor vehicle and passenger conditions while providing assistance to passengers, now makes unmanned AD a reality. As AD technology continues to evolve and spread, TIER IV’s remote monitoring solution will contribute to the realization of safer AD services.
For more details on the specifications and application examples of TIER IV’s automotive camera solutions, please visit the dedicated product website: TIER IV Automotive Cameras.
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