Earlier this morning, the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced that it will be partnering with the Open Source Robotics Foundation (OSRF) and its newly formed for-profit subsidiary Open Source Robotics Corporation (OSRC) in an effort to expand the development of both open source and proprietary robotics tools for the automakers automated vehicle research efforts. This latest move by Toyota to expand its research and engineering capabilities is a reflection of the companies evolution beyond the boundaries of the traditional automotive industry.
“At Toyota, we are creating better ways to move, whether it’s across the room, across town, or across the country,” said TRI CEO Gill Pratt. “The Open Source Robotics Corporation team brings unparalleled technical expertise and industry-leading technology platforms, which we intend to embed in the heart of our research programs. TRI also believes that the open source movement can catalyze the development of the robotics industry, and we are excited to help OSRF expand its impact."
As part of the partnership, Toyota will donate $1 million to OSRF in support of the advancement, development, and adoption of open source software for robotics. A product of the global robotics community, OSRF is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the development of the Robot Operating System as well as the Gazebo 3D multi-robot simulator.
Open Source Robotics Foundation Teams Up With Toyota Research Institute for Software Research https://t.co/rq1jSST7Bt
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