#311: Don Burnette of Kodiak

Don Burnette, founder and CEO of Kodiak Robotics and a veteran of the Google Self-Driving Car program, shares insights on the evolving world of autonomous trucking. He discusses Kodiak's sixth-generation truck and a partnership with Atlas Energy Solutions that enhances off-road capabilities. Burnette also delves into the challenges the industry faces, including consolidation and investor expectations. The conversation touches on the integration of dual-use technologies and the importance of robust machine learning systems in achieving reliability and advancement in autonomous operations.