Horiba Mira and Tier IV have initiated a collaborative project to accelerate the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies in the UK and Europe. Horiba Mira will provide access to its facilities and engineering expertise, while Tier IV will focus on expanding its autonomous driving technologies and vehicle deployments throughout these regions.
The first initiative will be the deployment of an autonomous bus project on Horiba Mira’s proving ground, aiming to explore and demonstrate Level 4 autonomous operation within the coming years at the Mira Tech Park – an advanced hub for mobility research and development.
Horiba Mira will provide facilities and engineering expertise for safety validation and regulatory compliance, while Tier IV will supply its autonomous driving system, Level 4-compliant Minibus 2.0, sensor suite and operational support.
“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,” said Alastair Evanson, head of business development and commercial operations. “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.”
“We are delighted to join forces with Horiba Mira to accelerate the deployment of autonomous driving technologies across the UK and Europe,” said Tier IV COO Ko Miyoshi. “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. This collaboration marks an important step toward our shared vision of making autonomous driving accessible to all.”
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