TOKYO, July 22, 2024 – TIER IV, the pioneering force behind the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, has proudly received the top honor in the mobility innovation category at the MM Research Institute Awards 2024. This prestigious award celebrates TIER IV’s autonomous driving platforms based on Autoware *, the widely adopted open-source software championed by the company. It also acknowledges TIER IV’s successful collaborations with the Japanese government and local government entities, as well as its advancements in the field.
TIER IV CEO Shinpei Kato receives the MM Research Institute’s top award for mobility innovation in Tokyo
TIER IV’s autonomous driving platforms
TIER IV has developed a suite of platforms, including Pilot.Auto, a scalable autonomous driving software platform, Web.Auto, a cloud-native DevOps platform incorporating software tools and data pipelines, and Edge.Auto, a reference platform combining sensors and computers with software tools. These platforms reduce development costs and accelerate time-to-market for autonomous driving systems and vehicles.
About the MM Research Institute Awards
Established in 2004 by the MM Research Institute, a leading consulting firm specializing in market research in the tech sector, the MM Research Institute Awards aim to foster growth in the tech sector. Now in its 21st year, the awards celebrate companies whose technologies and services have contributed to the development of new products and markets.
*Autoware is a registered trademark of the Autoware Foundation.
About TIER IV
TIER IV stands at the forefront of deep tech innovation, pioneering Autoware, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, to empower intelligent vehicles worldwide. Harnessing Autoware, we build scalable platforms and deliver comprehensive solutions across software development, vehicle manufacturing, and service operations. As a founding member of the Autoware Foundation, our commitment to open-source software enables individuals and organizations to thrive in the evolving field of autonomous driving, reshaping the future of intelligent vehicles.
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