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How I Built This with Guy Raz
When trucks drive themselves with Chris Urmson of Aurora
Jul 20, 2023
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- Aurora aims to offer fully autonomous commercial trucking services by the end of 2024, addressing the shortage of truck drivers and making trucking safer and more efficient.
- Autonomous vehicles have the potential to significantly improve safety on the roads by reducing accidents and fatalities, offering a level of reliability, efficiency, and accessibility that human drivers cannot match.
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The Potential Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Trucking Industry
Aurora, a company founded by Chris Ermson, is building an autonomous driving system for large semi-trucks and passenger cars. The goal is to address the shortage of truck drivers and make trucking safer and more efficient. By achieving feature completeness, Aurora aims to offer fully autonomous commercial trucking services by the end of 2024. The technology focuses on safety, using simulation tools to test the system against thousands of potential scenarios. While there are regulatory and safety concerns, Aurora is working transparently and closely with federal and state agencies to build trust and address any challenges.
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