By ATN Editorial Team
Summary: TIER IV, a pioneer of open-source software for autonomous driving, has launched the MP camera series, an automotive-grade lineup optimised for Level 4 driverless operations and available at scale. The first three TIER IV MP camera models, C1-195 MP, C2-030 MP and C2-062 MP, are positioned as a higher-volume supplement to the company’s existing camera range.
Key engineering takeaway: The series ships with proprietary image optimization and flexible camera control tuned for driverless operations, and is set up for direct integration with Autoware to cut perception-stack development time. Manufacturing and quality control are managed by a partner with proven automotive experience, which TIER IV says ensures stable and scalable supply of the TIER IV MP camera lineup. TIER IV partners include ADLINK, Connect Tech, Neousys and EUREKA, a provider of solutions for construction machinery.
Why it matters: TIER IV’s current cameras are built with hard-to-source automotive-grade components, and the MP series is designed to meet the quality requirements of production vehicles while being available at scale. Autoware compatibility is intended to help the TIER IV MP camera range reduce the time and cost of autonomous driving system development, while TIER IV and its partners aim to accelerate deployment in public transportation, logistics, construction machinery, agricultural equipment and other specialised domains.
TIER IV, the pioneering force behind open-source software for autonomous driving, has launched the MP camera series, an automotive-grade lineup engineered for advanced autonomous driving systems. Supplementing TIER IV’s current lineup of cameras built with hard-to-source automotive-grade components, the new series meets the stringent quality requirements of production vehicles and is available at scale.
Key features
- Level 4 optimized: Proprietary image optimization and flexible camera control deliver high-fidelity visual data essential for driverless operations.
- Autoware compatible: Seamless integration with Autoware, open-source software for autonomous driving, reduces system development time.
- Mass-production scale: Manufacturing and quality control managed by a partner with proven automotive experience ensures stable and scalable supply.
Inside The TIER IV MP Camera Series
The MP camera series launches with the following three models, with more to be introduced in phases:
- C1 Camera C1-195 MP
- C2 Camera C2-030 MP
- C2 Camera C2-062 MP
Partners And Target Applications
Designed to significantly reduce the time and cost of autonomous driving system development, TIER IV’s camera lineup is built for a wide range of imaging applications. In collaboration with partners, including ADLINK, Connect Tech, Neousys and EUREKA, a provider of solutions for construction machinery, TIER IV aims to accelerate the deployment of image recognition and remote monitoring technology in public transportation, logistics, construction machinery, agricultural equipment and other specialized domains.
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