Driverless Trucks: Urmson's Vision for the Future

Chris Urmson, co-founder of Aurora Innovation, believes autonomous trucks will revolutionize the industry, with his company developing advanced software and hardware for self-driving eighteen-wheelers. Urmson, a former Google Waymo engineer, emphasizes safety, including cybersecurity and quick accident response. Auroras LiDAR technology, First Light LiDAR, detects objects eleven seconds earlier than conventional systems. Despite a perceived driver shortage, Urmson remains focused on technology as a solution, collaborating with major partners like FedEx, Nvidia, Uber, and Uber Freight. He envisions a future where autonomous trucks create new jobs, handling long-haul routes and freeing human drivers for shorter trips.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.