Tier IV

TIER IV is a Japanese deep-tech startup that leads the development of Autoware, the world's first and leading open-source software for autonomous driving. The company provides a range of solutions and services based on the Autoware platform, including software, hardware, and operational support for autonomous vehicles. TIER IV's business model revolves around creating an ecosystem of partners and developers who can use Autoware to build and deploy autonomous driving solutions across various applications.

The company offers several products and services, including Web.Auto, a cloud-native platform for managing autonomous vehicle data and workflows, and Pilot.Auto, an autonomous driving software platform based on Autoware. TIER IV also provides reference designs, which are optimized configurations of software and hardware for specific operational design domains (ODDs). This platform strategy allows customers to tailor autonomous driving systems to their specific needs.

TIER IV serves a wide range of clients, from academic institutions and research organizations to automotive manufacturers and mobility service providers. The company collaborates with its partners to accelerate the development and deployment of autonomous driving technology. By open-sourcing its core technology, TIER IV aims to foster collaboration and innovation in the autonomous driving industry, ultimately making the technology accessible to everyone.

Keywords: autonomous driving, open-source software, Autoware, deep-tech, intelligent vehicles, mobility services, automotive technology, cloud-native platform, reference designs, operational design domains.