TIER IV has added two 120-degree wide-angle models, the C1-120MP and C2-120MP, to its automotive-grade MP camera series for Level 4 autonomous driving, with sales beginning September 30, 2026. The company says the new cameras are designed specifically for peripheral sensing. They extend the MP camera series, which TIER IV first launched in May 2026 as a lineup engineered for advanced autonomous driving systems.
Wide-Angle Coverage for Peripheral Sensing
Both new models use a 120-degree wide-angle lens. According to TIER IV, the wider field of view reduces blind spots around the vehicle perimeter and provides broad situational awareness.
The cameras are intended for close-range coverage. TIER IV positions them as a complement to the narrow-angle cameras that handle long-range detection.
How Do Wide-Angle Cameras Reduce Sensor Count?
TIER IV says pairing wide-angle cameras for close range with narrow-angle cameras for long range gives developers more flexibility in system design. The company reports that this approach lowers the total camera count on a vehicle while keeping the full coverage required for safe autonomous driving.
The resulting leaner sensor configurations, according to TIER IV, improve overall system performance in two ways:
- Data processing: Fewer cameras optimize the data processing load on the autonomous driving system.
- Power consumption: A smaller camera count reduces the power the sensor suite draws.
Target Applications and Autoware Compatibility
The MP series combines proprietary image optimization with flexible camera control. TIER IV says the lineup supports scalable autonomous deployment in public transit, logistics, construction, and agriculture.
The company’s automotive-grade cameras are designed for compatibility with Autoware, the open-source autonomous driving software TIER IV develops. TIER IV says this compatibility helps reduce the development time and cost of autonomous driving systems.
TIER IV plans to keep expanding the MP series to cover more system configurations and operating environments. The company frames the expansion as part of its effort to accelerate the deployment of Level 4 autonomous driving.
Availability
Purchase inquiries for the C1-120MP and C2-120MP go through distributors AISAN TECHNOLOGY and Digiflec.
