NTT Mobility Operation Assist Supports Level 4 Autonomous Driving Operations

NTT Mobility Inc announced on July 8 that it has started providing its new "NTT Mobility Operation Assist" solution to support the wider deployment of Level 4 autonomous driving. The remote operation support platform is designed to help transportation operators and local governments improve the efficiency of autonomous mobility services through integrated remote monitoring and operational assistance. By combining advanced technologies with operational expertise, the solution aims to support sustainable transportation services while reducing the workload required to supervise autonomous vehicle fleets.

Remote Operation Enables Efficient Fleet Management

The newly introduced solution enables an "N-to-M" operational model in which a limited number of operators can remotely oversee multiple autonomous vehicles simultaneously. This approach helps improve operational efficiency while lowering staffing requirements for autonomous transportation services. The integrated platform continuously monitors vehicle status and provides operational assistance, allowing organizations to maintain reliable mobility services across multiple locations. The solution is intended to support both transportation operators and public authorities seeking to expand autonomous mobility deployments efficiently.

Technology Built on Extensive Autonomous Driving Experience

NTT Mobility Operation Assist incorporates expertise gained by the NTT Group through more than 60 autonomous driving demonstration projects. The platform combines communication infrastructure, artificial intelligence, IoT monitoring technologies, and accumulated operational know-how to create a comprehensive remote support environment. These technologies work together to improve operational visibility while supporting the safe and efficient management of autonomous vehicle services operating under Level 4 autonomous driving conditions.

Multi-ADK Support Simplifies Diverse Vehicle Operations

A major capability of the platform is its multi-ADK support, allowing multiple vehicle models equipped with different autonomous driving systems to be centrally managed through a single interface. This centralized management capability enables transportation providers and local governments to supervise diverse autonomous fleets operating across different regions without requiring separate management platforms. The unified interface helps streamline operations while supporting future expansion of autonomous transportation services throughout Japan.

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What is NTT Mobility Operation Assist?
NTT Mobility Operation Assist is a remote operation support solution developed by NTT Mobility to help accelerate the deployment of Level 4 autonomous driving services. It integrates remote monitoring, operational support, communication infrastructure, artificial intelligence, IoT monitoring technologies, and operational expertise into a single platform. The solution also supports centralized management of multiple autonomous vehicle models equipped with different driving systems, helping transportation operators and local governments improve operational efficiency and sustain autonomous mobility services.