This chapter discusses the challenges faced by Aurora, Kodiak, and other autonomous truck companies in going driverless, including the need to prove safety and get approval from state authorities. It also highlights their cautious approach to avoid accidents and maintain industry reputation.
Bloomberg’s Thomas Black joins this episode to talk about the progress being made in developing autonomous trucks—including the 18-wheelers that deliver goods across the US. Three companies are now testing them in Texas, and trucks without drivers could be rolling down US highways as early as next year. Plus, Chris Urmson, CEO of Aurora, one of the companies testing in Texas, discusses the road to developing driverless truck technology.
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