Turing Selected for Research and Development of Robot Foundational Models (GENIAC)
Turing Inc. has been selected for the "Research and Development of Robot Foundational Models (GENIAC)" project, promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). This marks their fourth selection, accelerating the development of physical foundational models for fully autonomous driving and the implementation of in-vehicle End-to-End (E2E) autonomous driving systems.
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Turing Inc. (Headquarters: Ota-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Issei Yamamoto; hereinafter "Turing") announces its selection for the "Post-5G Information and Communication Systems Infrastructure Reinforcement Research and Development Project / Research and Development of Robot Foundational Models (GENIAC)" (hereinafter "this project") promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). This project will promote the development of physical foundational models for fully autonomous driving and the implementation of in-vehicle End-to-End (hereinafter "E2E") autonomous driving systems.
This marks the company's fourth selection, following the first announcement in February 2024, the second in October of the same year, and the third in July 2025.
Selection results can be found here: https://www.nedo.go.jp/koubo/CD3_100427.html
**About GENIAC**
GENIAC (Generative AI Accelerator Challenge) is a project jointly implemented by METI and NEDO with the aim of strengthening domestic generative AI development capabilities. It mainly provides computational resources for the development of foundational models, which are core generative AI technologies, and supports demonstration surveys for data and AI utilization.
URL: https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/mono_info_service/geniac/index.html
**About Turing**
Turing is a startup aiming to achieve fully autonomous driving. It is developing an E2E autonomous driving system that handles everything from perception to vehicle control solely from camera-obtained information, and a physical foundational model that forms its core. The company consistently promotes model development based on generative AI technology, from development to implementation in actual vehicles, aiming for the social implementation of fully autonomous driving where cars operate instead of humans under all conditions.
**Company Profile**
Company Name: Turing Inc.
Location: AE2-1-2, Tokyo Ryutsu Center Logistics Building A, 6-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director Issei Yamamoto
Established: August 2021
Business Description: Development of fully autonomous driving systems
URL: https://tur.ing/
**Recruitment Information**
Turing is actively seeking colleagues who want to change the world by realizing fully autonomous driving originating from Japan. Please visit our recruitment page. We also regularly hold events such as open offices and tech talks. Please see our Connpass page for details.
**Upcoming Event Schedule**
Event Name: 5th Turing E2E Autonomous Driving Test Ride @ Heiwajima
Date & Time: May 16, 2026 (Saturday) 11:00-16:00
URL: https://turing.connpass.com/event/391197/
Event Name: [For Students ~ Recent Graduates] Turing Lab Tour @ Heiwajima Lab
Date & Time: May 21, 2026 (Thursday) 18:30-20:00
URL: https://turing.connpass.com/event/388703/
This marks the company's fourth selection, following the first announcement in February 2024, the second in October of the same year, and the third in July 2025.
Selection results can be found here: https://www.nedo.go.jp/koubo/CD3_100427.html
**About GENIAC**
GENIAC (Generative AI Accelerator Challenge) is a project jointly implemented by METI and NEDO with the aim of strengthening domestic generative AI development capabilities. It mainly provides computational resources for the development of foundational models, which are core generative AI technologies, and supports demonstration surveys for data and AI utilization.
URL: https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/mono_info_service/geniac/index.html
**About Turing**
Turing is a startup aiming to achieve fully autonomous driving. It is developing an E2E autonomous driving system that handles everything from perception to vehicle control solely from camera-obtained information, and a physical foundational model that forms its core. The company consistently promotes model development based on generative AI technology, from development to implementation in actual vehicles, aiming for the social implementation of fully autonomous driving where cars operate instead of humans under all conditions.
**Company Profile**
Company Name: Turing Inc.
Location: AE2-1-2, Tokyo Ryutsu Center Logistics Building A, 6-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director Issei Yamamoto
Established: August 2021
Business Description: Development of fully autonomous driving systems
URL: https://tur.ing/
**Recruitment Information**
Turing is actively seeking colleagues who want to change the world by realizing fully autonomous driving originating from Japan. Please visit our recruitment page. We also regularly hold events such as open offices and tech talks. Please see our Connpass page for details.
**Upcoming Event Schedule**
Event Name: 5th Turing E2E Autonomous Driving Test Ride @ Heiwajima
Date & Time: May 16, 2026 (Saturday) 11:00-16:00
URL: https://turing.connpass.com/event/391197/
Event Name: [For Students ~ Recent Graduates] Turing Lab Tour @ Heiwajima Lab
Date & Time: May 21, 2026 (Thursday) 18:30-20:00
URL: https://turing.connpass.com/event/388703/