Chris Urmson, CEO of Aurora and a key figure in autonomous vehicle development, shares his insights on the evolution of self-driving technology. He details the journey from the DARPA Grand Challenge to current advancements and challenges in software and hardware. Urmson discusses Aurora's strategic roadmap for eliminating human drivers and the critical pathways to full autonomy, especially in long-haul trucking. He emphasizes safety, ethical considerations, and the potential impact of self-driving cars on society and vehicle ownership.