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TIER IV Collaborates with Arm to Accelerate Autoware

TIER IV is making significant strides in the realm of autonomous driving technology. The company, renowned for its open-source software Autoware, has officially teamed up with Arm's Total Design for Physical AI. This collaboration aims to enhance the development and accessibility of Autoware solutions by leveraging the resources and technology from both entities.

Bridging Open-Source and Physical AI

The partnership marks a crucial step in creating a seamless integration between open-source autonomous driving software and advanced computing technologies. TIER IV's objective is to ensure that Autoware becomes more readily usable across various Arm-based System on Chips (SoCs) and in-vehicle computing platforms. The initiative forms a part of a broader strategy to facilitate semiconductor manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in advancing autonomous driving systems.

Arm Total Design for Physical AI is designed to unite partners across the computing and software sectors. The goal is to enhance the speed of development and deployment of intelligent systems that can operate effectively in real-world environments. With TIER IV's vast experience in open-source autonomous driving and the development of Autoware-based systems, the collaboration is poised to be transformative.

Existing Collaboration Through Open AD Kit

TIER IV has had a long-standing collaboration with Arm through the Open AD Kit, established to simplify the development of Autoware across different computing platforms. This open framework is essential for bringing together autonomous driving software and Arm's computing technologies, making it easier for developers to integrate software with hardware.

The effectiveness of this collaboration was prominently displayed at CES 2026, where Open AD Kit was demonstrated on Arm-based platforms. The future objective is to produce ready-to-use Autoware configurations compatible with a variety of Arm-based systems in vehicles.

Vision for Accessible Autonomous Driving

To make autonomous driving accessible to a wider audience, TIER IV understands that it's not just about providing open-source software. Developers also require a clear and achievable route to deploy this software onto the computing platforms that power actual systems in vehicles.

According to Shinpei Kato, the founder and CEO of TIER IV, “Our collaboration with Arm through Open AD Kit has helped bridge that gap. By joining Arm Total Design for Physical AI, we are excited to expand our work with more partners and accelerate the democratization of autonomous driving.”

The sentiment was echoed by Dermot O'Driscoll, Arm's Vice President of go-to-market for Physical AI, who noted that the collaboration allows for seamless evolution between software and hardware. Enhanced collaboration is expected to facilitate the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies across the board.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Autonomous Driving

As TIER IV continues to collaborate with Arm and other industry partners, the aim is to broaden the accessibility of Autoware across various computing platforms. By utilizing Open AD Kit alongside the resources available within the broader physical AI ecosystem, TIER IV is determined to lower development barriers. This initiative will enable more companies to not only develop but deploy advanced autonomous driving systems efficiently.

About TIER IV

Founded with a commitment to innovation in deep technology, TIER IV leads in advancing Autoware, the open-source software revolutionizing autonomous driving. The company offers a comprehensive suite of platforms and services focused on designing, procuring vehicles, and providing operational support. With a global network of partners, TIER IV strives to shape a future of intelligent vehicles through open-source software, ensuring a safer and more sustainable mobility solution for all.