Big Take 18 Wheelers. Big Open Highways. And No Driver
Oct 23, 2023
Thomas Black, Bloomberg's expert in autonomous trucks, and Chris Urmson, CEO of Aurora, discuss the progress and safety concerns of developing autonomous trucks in Texas. They highlight the need to gain public trust, the programming and safety measures behind self-driving trucks, and the challenges faced by autonomous truck companies in going driverless. They also discuss the milestones in developing autonomous vehicles and people's transition from skepticism to acceptance of autonomous trucks.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Rise of Self-Driving Trucks
01:51 • 9min
Programming Self-Driving Trucks
11:16 • 5min
The Progress and Safety Concerns of Autonomous Trucking
16:44 • 5min
Hurdles for Autonomous Truck Companies
21:18 • 6min
Milestones in Developing Autonomous Vehicles
27:07 • 4min
Transitioning from Skepticism to Acceptance: The Future of Autonomous Trucks
30:45 • 3min