Horiba Mira, a leading automotive engineering consultancy with extensive experience in vehicle testing and development, has joined forces with Tier IV to advance autonomous driving technology in the UK and Europe. The partnership will see Horiba Mira providing its world-class facilities and engineering expertise for safety validation and regulatory compliance, while Tier IV supplies its cutting-edge Level 4-compliant Minibus 2.0 and sensor suite.
Key Takeaways
- The collaboration aims to deploy an autonomous bus project at Horiba Mira’s proving ground in the UK, targeting Level 4 operation.
- Tier IV will leverage Horiba Mira’s engineering and testing expertise to localize its technology for European environments.
- Horiba Mira has made significant investments in autonomous vehicle technologies over recent years, positioning it as a key player in this sector.
The partnership between Horiba Mira and Tier IV marks the beginning of a new era in mobility research. The project will utilize Horiba Mira’s Mira Tech Park, an advanced hub for automotive innovation that offers state-of-the-art facilities for vehicle testing and development. This collaboration is expected to accelerate the deployment of autonomous driving technologies across Europe.
Horiba Mira’s head of business development and commercial operations, Alastair Evanson, emphasized the company’s commitment to enabling safe and scalable deployment of autonomous vehicles in Europe. He noted that this partnership with Tier IV is a natural extension of their efforts to support innovation in the sector.
Tier IV’s COO Ko Miyoshi expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating that it will enable them to combine their advanced platforms with Horiba Mira’s world-leading engineering and validation expertise. This partnership aims to accelerate the realization of safe, reliable, and sustainable mobility solutions tailored to local needs in Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Level 4 autonomous operation?
Level 4 autonomy refers to a vehicle capable of performing all driving tasks under certain conditions, without human intervention. This level of automation allows for fully driverless vehicles in specific operational design domains.
How does the Tier IV Minibus 2.0 differ from previous models?
The Minibus 2.0 is an advanced version that builds on the capabilities of its predecessor, featuring enhanced sensor technology and improved software for better autonomous operation in urban environments.
This collaboration represents a significant step forward in the development of autonomous driving technologies in Europe. By leveraging Horiba Mira’s extensive testing facilities and Tier IV’s cutting-edge solutions, both companies are poised to make substantial contributions to the future of mobility.
