eve autonomy Company Profile

Eve Autonomy Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has launched and commenced operations of the automated transport service "eve auto" at Prime Polymer's Anesaki Plant in collaboration with Prime Polymer Co., Ltd. and Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. Eve Autonomy is advancing the automation of transport processes both indoors and outdoors by utilizing cutting-edge autonomous driving technology, with the keyword "Automation Starts Today." "eve auto" is an automated transport service that includes a newly developed small electric vehicle capable of autonomous driving, designed to meet the automation needs for transport in enclosed spaces, including indoor and outdoor environments, along with operational support and vehicle maintenance packaged together. To date, we have been conducting trial operations at multiple factories of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Eve Autonomy plans to officially start providing the "eve auto" service around this fall. Additionally, in the video released alongside this announcement, we introduce the challenges faced by Prime Polymer in implementing "eve auto" to promote digital transformation, so please take a look. https://youtu.be/TQhCfugtJ94

Eve Autonomy, a subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., has been providing automated transport services for factories at its Hamakita plant since 2020. Recently, it began operations at its second location, the Iwata South Plant, starting in late March 2021. At the Hamakita plant, the first prototype vehicle, which is currently under development and focused on miniaturization, has been used since 2020 to provide transport services between buildings, covering processes from machining to heat treatment using a land-based prototype vehicle. At the Iwata South Plant, the company has developed a new, smaller model based on the insights gained from the Hamakita plant, which will be used to transport products between buildings from the casting process to the machining process. The new vehicle has achieved a 30% reduction in size compared to the land vehicle, making it suitable for automated transport services in narrow aisles and spaces within the buildings. Additionally, by removing the rear seats and creating a cargo space, the vehicle can be used in ways other than just towing carts, which was previously unnecessary for factory automated transport. Furthermore, in addition to hardware updates, a new "call application" has been developed for remote operation, enabling more flexible use in the field.