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TIER IV and Hitachi Astemo have announced a collaboration to advance autonomous driving systems and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The partnership leverages Autoware, an open-source software for autonomous driving, to create scalable solutions for mass production vehicles by 2030. Both companies are actively involved with the Autoware Foundation (AWF) and the SOAFEE initiative to set industry standards and create efficient, cloud-native architectures.
Key Highlights:
- Hitachi Astemo, positioned as a Tier 0.5 supplier, is developing a reference system for automakers focused on efficiency, quality, and faster time-to-market.
- TIER IV is collaborating on the Open AD Kit, a comprehensive development kit for autonomous systems.
- The partnership aims to accelerate next-generation SDV development using SOAFEE-compliant architectures.
- Co-MLOps project launched in January 2024 to create a global collaborative framework for machine learning and embedded edge AI for autonomous systems.
The partnership’s goal is to create cutting-edge SDV solutions that add value to automakers’ mass production models, helping to shape the future of the automotive industry. TIER IV and Hitachi Astemo will focus on enhancing cloud-native environments, supporting reference system development, and advancing machine learning for autonomous driving systems. These efforts underscore a shared vision of delivering innovative autonomous technologies by 2030.
About TIER IV: TIER IV is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, pioneering Autoware, the first open-source software for autonomous driving. As a founding member of the Autoware Foundation, TIER IV is dedicated to developing scalable platforms and solutions for the future of intelligent vehicles.
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