TOKYO, April 4, 2024 – TIER IV, a key player in the realm of open-source software for autonomous driving, has introduced the TIER IV Autoware Partner Program. This innovative program is designed to provide partners engaged in autonomous driving with the necessary training to effectively utilize Autoware, leading to official certification. Certified partners will gain access to collaboration opportunities in TIER IV’s projects and accelerate their own ventures with the help of TIER IV’s solutions.
The global landscape is witnessing a surge in the adoption of autonomous driving to address challenges such as driver shortages and reducing accidents. TIER IV collaborates with partners worldwide through the Autoware Foundation to drive the adoption of autonomous driving by fostering an open-source approach.
While Autoware is accessible to all, creating safe and reliable autonomous driving systems requires specialized skills to tailor solutions to various vehicles and applications. The scarcity of skilled personnel in these areas poses a significant challenge.
The TIER IV Autoware Partner Program aims to bridge this gap by providing training in designing, deploying, and evaluating AD systems with Autoware. Upon completion of the training, participants will be certified as TIER IV Autoware Partners, enabling them to contribute to TIER IV projects and enhance their own businesses with support from TIER IV.
Partners have expressed their enthusiasm for this program: Yang Zhang, founding board director of the Autoware Foundation, believes that the program will play a vital role in expanding the Autoware ecosystem. Similarly, Tsuyoshi Ishima, sales director of Smart Robotics, sees the program as a great initiative that will support engineering talent and advance technical expertise.
Other companies like Proxima Technology, FUJISOFT, 4th.ai, and Hitachi Industry & Control Solutions are also actively participating in the program to enhance their autonomous driving capabilities and contribute to the evolution of Autoware.
With the launch of the TIER IV Autoware Partner Program, TIER IV is reinforcing its commitment to drive the future of autonomous mobility. By providing partners with the necessary tools and support, TIER IV is empowering the industry to lead the way towards a future where fully autonomous driving transforms societal mobility.
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**About TIER IV:**
TIER IV, the driving force behind the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving – Autoware, offers a comprehensive range of advanced AD products and solutions spanning software and hardware across multiple platforms. As a founding member of the Autoware Foundation, TIER IV is dedicated to advancing the development of safe and efficient autonomous driving technology through open-source innovation. Collaborating with partners globally, TIER IV leverages Autoware to accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles for the benefit of society at large.
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