Masters of Scale Let waypoints guide you, w/Aurora's Chris Urmson
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Nov 1, 2022 Chris Urmson, a pioneer in autonomous vehicles and founder of Aurora Innovation, shares his journey of making self-driving cars a reality. He emphasizes the importance of setting flexible waypoints, akin to navigational markers, to guide ambitious projects like autonomous innovation. The conversation draws parallels between overcoming challenges in underwater diving and the tech world. Urmson discusses strategies for fostering collaboration, the shift towards autonomous trucks, and the transformative potential of self-driving technology for industries and job creation.
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Atacama and DARPA
- Chris Urmson's early work with robots in the Atacama Desert helped develop autonomous navigation.
- This led to participation in the DARPA Grand Challenge, where initial failures gave way to eventual victory.
Risk and Speed
- Embrace risk and speed to maximize success potential.
- Avoid excessive risk aversion, which can hinder progress and prevent reaching goals.
Waypoints Build
- Early waypoints should not only be sequential but also build upon each other.
- This provides valuable experience, data, and options for future waypoints.