MoveEz
About
About MoveEz
MoveEz is a Kanazawa University spinout founded in May 2024 to develop autonomous-driving systems and robotaxi services. Its technology builds on university research begun in 1998 and targets two costly deployment constraints: perception in rain, snow and strong backlight, and dependence on detailed three-dimensional maps. Sensor fusion combines radar, lidar and imaging inputs, while its map-light approach uses simpler road information and automated map generation.
The team began public-road testing in 2015 and reports more than 40,000 autonomous kilometres and over 2,000 passenger rides. A Tokyo Waterfront field test in April 2026 used supervised Level 2 vehicles and app-based dispatch, while other trials have addressed snowy and regional routes. MoveEz develops the driving software and supports vehicle integration, validation and service preparation. Its stated goal is fully autonomous robotaxi operation, but the cited public demonstrations remain supervised tests and are not commercial driverless service.
Supply
Supply chain relationships
- Kamishihoro Town
Outbound - Equipment - MoveEz supplies autonomous vehicles, autonomy software, mapping and validation for Kamishihoro Level 4 mobility programme
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Team
- Eric Wei - Co-founder and Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer - Leads company strategy and commercial development for MoveEz autonomous-driving systems.
- Naoki Suganuma - Founder and Representative Director and Chief Technology Officer - Leads autonomous-driving technology development rooted in the Kanazawa University programme.
- Keisuke Yoneda - Co-founder and Chief AI Officer - Leads artificial-intelligence development for the company’s autonomous-driving systems.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-08-24 - Contract Award - MoveEz wins Kamishihoro autonomous-transport contract
Preparation operations are scheduled across July–September 2026, followed by stakeholder and public operations from October 2026 through January 2027. MoveEz is responsible for autonomy software, vehicle provision, route mapping, technical validation, safety driving and Level 4 authorization support.
Source - 2026-08-24 - Award - ISICO selects MoveEz for all-weather autonomy R&D support
The project covers sensing that remains usable in rain and snow plus more efficient two-dimensional mapping for autonomous vehicles. The programme can support up to two-thirds of eligible costs, subject to a JPY30 million cap over as many as three years. The JPY30 million figure is a programme ceiling; MoveEz's exact award amount was not disclosed.
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Commercial
- MoveEz wins Kamishihoro autonomous-transport contract
2026-08-24 · Order / contract · MoveEz signed a contract with Kamishihoro Town to supply vehicles, autonomous-driving systems, mapping, technical validation and Level 4 approval work for a public-transport programme.
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