eve autonomy's 'eve auto' Vehicle Participates in FESTIVAL PARADE at Takanawa Gateway City
eve autonomy Inc. announced that its 'eve auto' autonomous transport service vehicle was featured in the 'FESTIVAL PARADE' event at Takanawa Gateway City, held from March 28 to April 26, 2026. This marks the first time the vehicle, typically used in factories and logistics centers, has been utilized for an event. The vehicle operated as part of a robot parade, demonstrating the potential of mobility in future cityscapes.
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eve autonomy Inc. has announced that its indoor/outdoor autonomous transport service vehicle, 'eve auto,' was used in the 'FESTIVAL PARADE' celebration event at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, which took place from March 28 to April 26, 2026.
The 'FESTIVAL PARADE' was a parade event spanning approximately 1.3 km, themed around tradition, culture, and international cooperation. As part of a robot parade designed to evoke a sense of future cities and new mobility experiences, various robots and vehicles were featured.
The 'eve auto' vehicle participated as one of these, traveling through the public spaces of Takanawa Gateway City and showcasing the potential for mobility to integrate seamlessly into future urban environments.
This marks the first instance of an 'eve auto' vehicle being used for an event, departing from its primary function of transport in factories and logistics facilities. While 'eve auto' has been predominantly adopted for automating outdoor transport, this initiative saw it take on a new role as a lead vehicle in a parade, highlighting new application possibilities.
eve autonomy stated it will continue to explore new value creation by responding flexibly to inquiries for use in various scenarios, including events, exhibitions, and pilot projects.
■ Event Details
- Venue: THE LINKPILLAR 1 to MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives 2F Pedestrian Deck
- Period: March 28 (Sat) - April 26 (Sun), 2026 (*Weekends only from April 5)
- Organizer: East Japan Railway Company
■ About the 'eve auto' Indoor/Outdoor Autonomous Transport Service
eve autonomy provides 'eve auto®,' a solution for factories and logistics facilities that enables the introduction of an automated transport system without requiring major preliminary construction. It is designed to operate in challenging outdoor conditions, including uneven surfaces, slopes, rain, and sunlight.
By combining a highly reliable EV cart with advanced autonomous driving technology, 'eve auto®' achieves Level 4 autonomous transport even in rain or at night, making it suitable for facilities requiring 24-hour operation. Currently, over 90 units are in operation at approximately 60 locations nationwide.
The 'FESTIVAL PARADE' was a parade event spanning approximately 1.3 km, themed around tradition, culture, and international cooperation. As part of a robot parade designed to evoke a sense of future cities and new mobility experiences, various robots and vehicles were featured.
The 'eve auto' vehicle participated as one of these, traveling through the public spaces of Takanawa Gateway City and showcasing the potential for mobility to integrate seamlessly into future urban environments.
This marks the first instance of an 'eve auto' vehicle being used for an event, departing from its primary function of transport in factories and logistics facilities. While 'eve auto' has been predominantly adopted for automating outdoor transport, this initiative saw it take on a new role as a lead vehicle in a parade, highlighting new application possibilities.
eve autonomy stated it will continue to explore new value creation by responding flexibly to inquiries for use in various scenarios, including events, exhibitions, and pilot projects.
■ Event Details
- Venue: THE LINKPILLAR 1 to MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives 2F Pedestrian Deck
- Period: March 28 (Sat) - April 26 (Sun), 2026 (*Weekends only from April 5)
- Organizer: East Japan Railway Company
■ About the 'eve auto' Indoor/Outdoor Autonomous Transport Service
eve autonomy provides 'eve auto®,' a solution for factories and logistics facilities that enables the introduction of an automated transport system without requiring major preliminary construction. It is designed to operate in challenging outdoor conditions, including uneven surfaces, slopes, rain, and sunlight.
By combining a highly reliable EV cart with advanced autonomous driving technology, 'eve auto®' achieves Level 4 autonomous transport even in rain or at night, making it suitable for facilities requiring 24-hour operation. Currently, over 90 units are in operation at approximately 60 locations nationwide.