Self-Governing and Automated Vehicle Updates: New York City, Waymo, TIER IV, and AEye
In a significant move towards the future of autonomous vehicles (AV), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has selected TIER IV, a company specializing in open-source autonomous driving technology, for a research project. This project, aimed at creating high-quality and large-scale digital twins to simulate AV environments using neural radiance fields (NeRF) technology, has also drawn the attention of companies like Waymo, TIER IV, and Tensor.
The president and representative director of the Matsuo Institute, Tofuku Kawakami, commented that the joint project aims to realize autonomous driving through the research and development of the latest recognition technology. Shinpei Kato, founder, CEO, and CTO of TIER IV, further stated that world models have the potential to solve various challenges in autonomous driving. Prof. Yutaka Matsuo of the University of Tokyo's Matsuo Laboratory believes that world models will make various services smart, intelligent, and autonomous in the future.
The collaboration aims to create a scalable world model using multimodal data from autonomous vehicles. This world model will be used for prediction and driving planning in AD systems, and also for safety evaluations and AI model training. TIER IV is aiming to implement the technology in society, with a focus on robotaxis.
New York City is also making strides in the realm of AV technology. Mayor Eric Adams stated that the city is implementing robust safety requirements for AV testing. The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has established a rigorous permitting program for AV testing, prioritizing safety and accountability. Applicants for the AV testing permit program must submit information on their previous testing experience and technological capabilities.
Applicants must also obtain approval from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles before starting an on-street testing program. A trained safety driver will still be required to sit behind the wheel of an AV-enabled vehicle during testing. Companies must also follow industry best practices related to the recruitment and training of safety drivers.
In line with this, AEye, Inc. has announced Apollo, the first product in AEye's 4SightTM Flex next-generation family of lidar sensors. Apollo is a 1550 nm high-performance lidar capable of behind-the-windshield integration for L2+, L3, and L4 applications.
The intent of the program is to create a roadmap for a collaborative future of AV testing and potential deployment in New York City. The city's approach prioritizes safety and accountability in AV testing, ensuring a responsible and well-regulated transition towards autonomous driving.
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