Türkiye's "National Technology Initiative" vision is gaining depth through the localization not only of final products but also of the subsystems that comprise them. One of the most concrete examples of this strategy is the collaboration between the domestically produced car Togg and the technology startup Büyütech. Büyütech Co-Founder Ömer Orkun Düztaş's statements reveal the growth journey of Büyütech, which transformed from a small startup into Türkiye's first camera technology factory, and showcase the advanced camera systems integrated into the Togg T10X and T10F models.
A Critical Collaboration for Togg: From a Small Team to a Huge Investment
The collaboration between Büyütech and Togg demonstrates the potential of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Türkiye. Ömer Orkun Düztaş notes that when they first partnered with Togg, they were just a small boutique firm with 8-10 employees. Togg management's belief that camera systems could be developed domestically and their vision to produce this technology in Türkiye was a turning point for Büyütech.
The initial nomination (supplier assignment) from Togg became the biggest factor paving the way for the startup. Following this strategic partnership, the company, which received investment from Farplas, achieved a huge leap in the last three years, growing its team tenfold and its turnover fortyfold. This momentum enabled Büyütech to establish Türkiye's first camera technology manufacturing factory.
R&D in Ankara, Production Base in Gebze.
Büyütech, operating as a deep-tech focused company, conducts its operations in two main centers. The company's headquarters and R&D base are located in one of Türkiye's well-established technology development zones. METU Technopark‘It is located in Ankara.
Production activities and R&D studies related to production position Türkiye as a mobility and technology hub. IT Valley‘It is located in Gebze. This strategic positioning allows the company to be both close to academic expertise and to manufacture in the heart of the automotive industry.
5 Key Camera Technologies Used in the Togg T10X
Büyütech produces a total of 5 advanced camera systems for each Togg smart device. These cameras manage the vehicle's most critical functions, from driving safety to autonomous parking features.
1. Surround View System:
The vehicle has four cameras on its exterior. Their locations are as follows:
- On the front grille,
- On the rear trunk lid,
- Under the right and left side mirrors.
These four cameras provide a 360-degree view of the vehicle's surroundings, giving the driver a bird's-eye view. This system, which greatly facilitates maneuvering and parking, especially in tight spaces, forms the basis of Togg's autonomous parking function.
2. Driver Monitoring System:
Inside the vehicle, a fifth camera, positioned just above the dashboard, focuses directly on the driver. This AI-powered camera system performs the following functions:
- Facial Recognition and Welcome: The system recognizes the driver's face by scanning it when they get into the vehicle, offering a personalized welcome.
- Fatigue and Attention Perception: It analyzes the driver's facial expressions while driving. When it detects fatigue or distraction, it issues vital warnings such as "Be careful if you are tired" or "Stop the vehicle if you are falling asleep.".
- Autonomous Security: With future updates, as the vehicle's autonomy level increases, it will be able to take control and move itself to a safe lane in situations where the driver loses consciousness or falls asleep.
Goal: Technologies that make people feel safe.
Büyütech, more than just a hardware manufacturer, focuses on human life with the sensing solutions it develops. Ömer Orkun Düztaş summarizes the company's main goal as "developing technologies that make people feel safe." This journey, which began with Togg, stands out as a success story proving that Turkish engineering can produce at global automotive standards and how the domestic ecosystem can grow by mutually reinforcing itself.
Keywords: Büyütech, Togg, Ömer Orkun Düztaş, domestic camera systems, driver monitoring system, autonomous parking, Informatics Valley, METU Technopark, surround view, domestic technology
