NTT West Group x Macnica Alliance and new challenges in the autonomous driving field

NTT West Group and Macnica have begun a partnership to implement autonomous driving services in society, with the aim of solving social issues such as a decrease in route bus service due to a shortage of drivers, which is a concern due to the 2024 problem. In this lecture, top executives from both companies will talk about the background to the partnership in the autonomous driving field and their vision for co-creation.

13:30～14:00

Future prospects for the social implementation of next-generation regional transportation systems

NTT West Group and Macnica aim to contribute to the resolution of social issues and regional revitalization through the social implementation of autonomous driving services, as well as to realize the digital garden city nation concept proposed by the government. In this lecture, business managers from both companies will introduce future prospects for the realization of social implementation of next-generation regional transportation systems.

14:00～14:30

Implementation process and usage of autonomous driving in urban development

Macnica and the NTT West Group are fully supporting the social implementation of autonomous driving in local governments. In this lecture, we will explain the latest trends in autonomous driving, requirements for implementation, how to proceed, and how to utilize it in urban development. We will also introduce know-how on utilizing various subsidized projects, including specific procedures and examples.

15:00～15:45

Creating local vibrancy with smart small mobility

In this lecture, we will introduce a autonomous driving small personal mobility service that is useful for promoting the tourism industry by taking advantage of regional characteristics and supporting the first quarter mile movement of elderly and disabled people. In addition, we will explain the issues and future prospects for building a sustainable business model from five perspectives: technology, systems, human resources, business viability, and social acceptance.

15:45～16:30

Towards next-generation mobility implementation and MaaS creation in Yokkaichi City

16:30～17:15

About initiatives aimed at realizing autonomous driving

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure autonomous driving. In this lecture, we will summarize the current situation and issues in Japan from the significance and level classification of autonomous driving, and then introduce future initiatives such as formulating legal requirements and supporting demonstration projects in order to achieve Level 4 autonomous driving.