Autonomous trucks: the promise and controversy of the future
The integration of autonomous trucks into our transportation landscape sparks both anticipation and skepticism. Despite objections, three emerging companies—Aurora Innovation, Kodiak Robotics, and Gatik AI—are seeking to deploy autonomous trucks on Texas roads, bypassing the need for safety drivers. These companies, backed by extensive testing, employ software and various sensors, including cameras, radar, and lidar. […]
Aurora and Continental conclude first stage toward large-scale autonomous transportation
With plans to commence production in 2027, this partnership lays the foundation for the development of the world’s first scalable autonomous transportation system. Continental and Aurora Innovation, in an exclusive collaboration, have successfully concluded the initial phase of designing the Aurora Driver, a Level 4 autonomous driving system according to the SAE standard. With plans […]