Turing Launches Sales of “THE FIRST TURING CAR” Equipped with Proprietary AI Autonomous Driving Features
Turing Inc. (Kashiwa City, Chiba; CEO: Issei Yamamoto; hereinafter referred to as “Turing”) is selling “THE FIRST TURING CAR” equipped with the company’s original emblem and their proprietary AI autonomous driving system as a “one-unit-only” exclusive offer.
“THE FIRST TURING CAR” is based on the Lexus RX450h. It marks the company’s first product available for sale to end users.
About Turing’s AI Autonomous Driving Features
Traditional autonomous or assisted driving technologies control movement via sensors and detailed 3D data of the surrounding environment. In contrast, Turing’s AI autonomous driving feature operates similarly to how a human would drive, through observation and decision. The system doesn’t rely on special sensors, instead using a camera mounted on the windshield to detect road markings and other vehicles, which the AI then interprets to control the vehicle. This technology has evolved through various demonstrations, including a long-distance drive around Hokkaido last October.
※Turing’s goal is to eventually achieve “full autonomous driving” without restrictions on area or conditions, where the system fully controls the vehicle. The current AI driving features are designed primarily to assist the driver.
About the Emblem
Turing created an original emblem for the launch of “THE FIRST TURING CAR.”
The emblem embodies the hope that “just as a crane causes ripples as it lands on water, this car will make significant waves in the global automotive industry” and that “both software and hardware will serve as the wings that create a fully autonomous vehicle.”
Comment from Shunsuke Aoki, Co-Founder and CTO of Turing
“Turing’s goal is to become a full-fledged car manufacturer. “THE FIRST TURING CAR” is a significant step towards our goals of producing 100 vehicles by 2025 and 10,000 vehicles by 2030. This one-off sale is crucial for us, and we invite anyone interested to contact us.”
For Those Interested in Purchasing “THE 1st TURING CAR”
If you are interested in purchasing “THE 1st TURING CAR,” please contact us via the following link:
※As of January 25, 2023, due to high demand, the form has been closed.
About Turing
Turing is startup with the stated mission, “We Overtake Tesla.” Their goal is to mass-produce fully autonomous EVs. It was co-founded in 2021 by Issei Yamamoto, developer of the AI shogi program “Ponanza” and a specially-appointed associate professor at Nagoya University, and Shunsuke Aoki, who earned his Ph.D. researching autonomous driving at Carnegie Mellon University. Turing is using deep learning AI technology to create a comprehensive autonomous driving society.
Company Overview
Company Name: Turing Inc.
CEO: Issei Yamamoto
Established: August 2021
Capital: 30 million yen (as of September 2022)
Headquarters: 4th Floor, East Tower, Gate City Osaki, 1-11-2 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Business: Development and manufacturing of fully autonomous EVs
URL: https://tur.ing/
Recruitment Information
We are seeking team members to join us in creating fully autonomous driving software and EVs.
Recruitment page: https://www.turing-motors.com/jobs
Media Contact
Turing Inc. Public Relations : pr@turing-motors.com