TOKYO, June 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV, a pioneer in
open-source software and autonomous driving technology, and Suzuki,
one of Japan's leading car and
motorcycle manufacturers, have entered into a capital and business
alliance aimed at accelerating the development and
commercialization of autonomous driving technology to enhance
regional mobility solutions.
By combining TIER IV's scalable software platforms with Suzuki's
extensive expertise in manufacturing, rooted in its ethos of
"Smaller, Fewer, Lighter, Shorter, and Beauty," the
partnership aims to create innovative mobility services enabled by
autonomous driving technology. These services are intended to
address the increasing need for more accessible and efficient
regional mobility solutions.
TIER IV takes the initiative of spearheading open-source
software, Autoware*, to foster the development of autonomous
driving technology across the industry. Leveraging Autoware, TIER
IV also provides scalable software platforms and a range of
solutions with a global network of partners, fueling the rollout of
intelligent vehicles that will benefit society as a whole.
Suzuki, faithful to its motto, aims to "Develop products of
superior value by focusing on the customer." This founding tenet
drives Suzuki's efforts to integrate into the fabric of everyday
life as an infrastructure-oriented company. In Hamamatsu City,
Suzuki is pioneering smart mobility services using autonomous
driving technology, specifically targeting regions where
traditional public transportation services are diminishing.
Together, TIER IV and Suzuki are committed to accelerating the
development of critical autonomous driving technology, aiming to
transform regional mobility solutions that cater to the needs of
individuals and wider society.
*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 within the evolving
technology for autonomous driving, reshaping the future of
intelligent vehicles.
About Suzuki Motor Corporation
Suzuki Motor Corporation is one of Japan's leading carmakers and a global
motorcycle manufacturer. The company's non-vehicle products include
outboard motors for boats and motorized wheelchairs. It builds its
lineup on its own and through numerous subsidiaries and joint
ventures outside Japan. Suzuki was
established in 1920 and has headquarters in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka.
Toshihiro SUZUKI is President of the company.
Website: https://www.globalsuzuki.com
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