Tier IV and Horiba Mira have formed a partnership to accelerate the development of autonomous driving technologies in the UK and Europe.
Through this agreement, Tier IV will deliver software and hardware products – including its autonomous driving system, Minibus 2.0 electric vehicle, sensor packages, and operational support.
Meanwhile, Horiba Mira will provide access to its facilities for localisation and safety validation of the software and hardware, as well as engineering support to ensure compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.
The collaboration’s first project will see the deployment of an autonomous bus on Horiba Mira’s proving ground, laying the groundwork for future Level 4 operations at its UK technology hub.
With a track record of Level 4 autonomous vehicle deployments across Japan, Tier IV aims to share its technical expertise with municipalities, transport operators and vehicle manufacturers throughout Europe.
Alastair Evanson, head of business development and commercial operations at Horiba Mira said: “At Horiba Mira, we’ve made significant investments in autonomous vehicle technologies over the past several years to help enable safe and scalable deployment across Europe.
“Collaborating with Tier IV on this project is a natural extension of our commitment to supporting innovation in the sector, and we’re pleased to provide the engineering and testing expertise needed to help localize their technology for European environments.”
Ko Miyoshi, Tier IV COO said: “By combining our advanced platforms with Horiba Mira’s world-leading engineering and validation expertise, we aim to accelerate the realization of safe, reliable, and sustainable mobility solutions tailored to local needs.”
