This chapter discusses the growing trend of self-driving trucks in the U.S., including investments by Japan Softbank in General Motors' self-driving car unit. It highlights the importance of onboard computers and redundancy in the mechanical system for safety, as well as the use of sensors like cameras, LiDAR, and radar. The chapter also includes firsthand experiences of riding in a self-driving truck and its impressive abilities.
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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