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Pioneer India Opens New R&D Centre In Bengaluru To Support Automotive Tech Development
Pioneer India has opened a new research and development facility in Bengaluru to focus on mobility-related technologies. The centre will support product development for both domestic and global automotive markets.
Keshav Rajput
Updated May 29, 2025, 10:26 AM IST
Pioneer India Opens New R&D Centre In Bengaluru To Support Automotive Tech Development
Pioneer India, a unit of Japan-based Pioneer Corporation, has inaugurated a new research and development (R&D) centre in Bengaluru. The facility is part of the company’s plan to expand its global development network and meet growing demand for mobility solutions.
Focus Areas of Development
The Bengaluru centre will concentrate on several technology domains including:
- Automotive camera systems such as dash cams and digital mirrors
- Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
- Human-machine interface (HMI) for digital cockpits
- Connected infotainment and telematics platforms
- AI-based mobility data systems
- Technology solutions for two-wheelers including navigation and safety alerts
Serving OEMs and New Mobility Segments
The R&D centre will support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), aftermarket clients and business-to-business users like fleet operators and insurance companies. It will also focus on creating solutions specific to the needs of Indian vehicle makers.
Shiro Yahara, President and CEO, Pioneer Corporation, said, “The launch of our Bengaluru R&D center represents a critical step in our global growth strategy. India’s deep talent pool and dynamic mobility ecosystem make it an ideal base to drive innovation across vision, connectivity and intelligent systems for vehicles of all kinds.”
Infrastructure and Hiring Plans
The new facility includes labs for camera testing, embedded systems, software validation and electronics. It also provides shared spaces to support teamwork across disciplines.
Pioneer India is currently hiring engineers in areas such as embedded software, computer vision, AI, cloud platforms and mobile connectivity. The company plans to expand its engineering workforce in the coming months as part of its broader growth strategy.
Siva Subramanian, PhD, CEO, Pioneer Mobility AI & Connectivity Company (MAC), said, “We are building a world-class R&D team in India to lead the development of future mobility solutions. From next-gen camera systems and digital cockpits to two-wheeler connectivity and cloud-based platforms, this center will help shape products for both local and global markets.”
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