Autoware

The world's leading open-source software project for autonomous driving.

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Overview

Autoware is an open-source software project for autonomous driving technology. Hosted by the Autoware Foundation, it is built on the Robot Operating System (ROS) and provides a comprehensive set of modules for perception, localization, planning, and control. Autoware is used by a global community of developers and researchers for building and deploying autonomous vehicle applications.

✨ Key Features

  • Modular architecture based on ROS/ROS 2
  • Modules for 3D localization, object detection, and path planning
  • Support for a wide range of sensors (LiDAR, cameras, IMU, GPS)
  • Active open-source community
  • Commercial deployment support

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Open-source and community-driven
  • Modular and flexible architecture
  • Based on the widely adopted ROS standard

Unique Value: Democratizes autonomous driving technology by providing a comprehensive, open-source software stack.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Autonomous vehicle research and development Robotics and autonomous systems prototyping Last-mile delivery solutions Automated valet parking

✅ Best For

  • Deployed in various autonomous vehicle projects and competitions worldwide.

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Projects requiring certified, safety-critical software out-of-the-box

🏆 Alternatives

NVIDIA DRIVE Apollo (Baidu) Commercial ADAS/AD software stacks

Offers greater flexibility and transparency compared to closed-source commercial solutions.

💻 Platforms

Linux

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

ROS Various simulators (CARLA, LGSVL)

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Live Chat
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (N/A tier)

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing
Free Tier Available

Free tier: N/A (Open Source)

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