Tier IV has launched a starter kit for developing autonomous technologies and vehicles. Featuring a drivable test vehicle, the DTV Kit is designed to lower the barrier to entry in the autonomous driving sector, offering a ready-to-use platform for development and validation. Developed in collaboration with Whale Dynamic, the kit is compatible with Autoware, open-source software for autonomous driving.
Training on the development of autonomous driving technologies and vehicles is available through the Tier IV Autoware Partner Program. Developers that complete the program can use the DTV Kit and Web.Auto, Tier IV’s cloud-native DevOps platform. This reduces the time, effort and resources required for vehicle preparation and complex system setup, enabling partners to efficiently build and deploy development and testing environments, Tier IV says.
This kit is designed for Autoware users seeking hands-on experience operating Autoware with a real vehicle, or validating autonomous driving systems built on Autoware in real-world driving environments.
The kit
The kit includes pre-synchronized ECUs and sensors, which eliminate the need for calibration. It supports DevOps workflows using Autoware and Web.Auto, enabling validation of simulation results in real-world conditions. The hardware and software are reusable and can be used in customized configurations or as standalone components. The kit uses hardware from Tier IV’s Edge.Auto platform, offering a direct path from prototype validation to mass production. It also offers a scalable development environment that accommodates modifications to the sensor configuration.
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