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“You have to have the best partners in this game and that’s why we have Torc Robotics and Aeva.” - Joanna Buttler, Head of Global Autonomous Technology Group at Daimler Truck Leaders from Daimler Truck AG, Torc Robotics and Aeva came together at ACT Expo to discuss why now is prime time for autonomous trucks and what it takes to bring autonomous trucks to mass production. Catch the full fireside chat here: https://bit.ly/3VwIBkk

What sets the key players in the autonomous truck market apart? 🔹 They build an ecosystem of partners with diverse but complementary competencies. 🔹 They boldly but realistically plan the roadmap and do not over-promise. 🔹 They not only care about the maturity of the software but also know how critical the redundancy of the vehicle platform is. 🔹 They learn by testing in different use cases. 🔹 They build a solution scalable across different vehicle platforms and regions. 🔹 They combine an agile start-up approach with the mature processes of the automotive industry. 🔹 They are not afraid to take challenges and learn from their mistakes. The above characterizes both Plus and Traton. Their partnership announced last week is a big step towards autonomous truck commercialization. There are still at least a few years to go, but the apparent increasing maturity of this space is cause for optimism. Below is a summary of experiences gathered by Plus and all brands of Traton. The sum of these can be a solid foundation for something big. #autonomousvehicles #autonomousdriving #trucking Disclaimer: All views are my own.

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Interesting to imagine the applications for contested logistics in defense use-cases!

A historical milestone! Federal Transport Minister Dr. Volker Wissing and MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp attended the first test drive of an autonomous truck in Germany. MAN Truck & Bus has reached a milestone by becoming the first commercial vehicle manufacturer with a Level 4 test permit for motorways, shaping the future of transport. Experience revolutionary innovations in road transport as we pave the way for autonomous driving. At MAN Truck & Bus and @TRATON group around 500 engineers are dedicated to this project. Our testing on the A9 and other highway sections in southern Germany signifies a crucial step towards reducing fatigue accidents, optimizing transport processes, and addressing the driver shortage. Read the full story in this article: https://go.man/n7hJY1o4 #MANTruckAndBus #AutonomousDriving #TestDrive #Autobahn #Partnership

Last week I visited the Auto[nom]Mobil conference in Hanau. Besides the great organization of the event by carhs training gmbh, I enjoyed receiving insights in the development of safe automated driving vehicles in the various countries. Here are my key take-aways from the conference: - Dr. Johannes Springer from Deutsche Telekom AG pointed out that when defining the operational design domain of an AD vehicle, one should always consider the connectivity of the vehicle, besides road types & conditions - Dr. Yong Gessner from WeRide presented the readiness of L4 driverless technology in China as well as their first application in Europe, an autonomous electric shuffle at the French Open this year in Paris. - Dushyant Wadivkar from TorcRobotics presented a robust autonomous trucking validation strategy, in which requirement-driven, design-driven, scenario-driven and data-driven approaches are combined - Dr. Andreas Zeller from Bosch XC revealed that in order to verify road safety for AD vehicle, the developed SafeLatLon metric comprises conflict avoidance metrics, conflict metrics and collision avoidance metrics and collision metrics. During my talk, I presented an approach to create a Safety Assurance Case for self-driving vehicles that employ Machine Learning algorithms, aiming to compile a robust safety argument. This approach goes beyond the standard safety requirements outlined in ISO 26262, ensuring that the intelligent learning systems are both reliable and consistent. The Safety Assurance Case method is designed to demonstrate that AI-driven features have been thoroughly investigated, thus fostering trust and responsibility as we advance towards the future of automated driving.

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Scania Group starts new autonomous trial 🚛 • Scania has launched an "autonomous commercial pilot programme" which will integrate US-based Plus into Scania and TRATON GROUP vehicles. • The trial aims to demonstrate hub to hub technology in actual customer operations. • The new technology is especially adaptable to operators' specific routes and 'transport profiles', the truck maker said. • "Fully integrated autonomous solutions means technology fitted and supported directly from the factory and a system that is designed to be operated by our customers in their existing infrastructure and operational flows," said Peter Hafmar, head of autonomous solutions. • Scania expects improved operating efficiency, lower emissions and improves road safety while also addressing a growing global driver shortage. • The company has been testing autonomous transport on Swedish roads since 2021 and plans to expand pilot operations with customers in other European countries this year. • So far, the Level 4 system is being tested with a safety driver on board. • The two companies will pilot commercial operations with fleets then start volume production and global use. #autonomousvehicles #pilotprogram #technology

Has the future of freight arrived? Daimler unleashes an autonomous, electric truck aimed to hit roadways in coming years. The truck is expected to be used in short, repeatable routes, primarily in hub-to-hub applications. It will first be tested in lanes between Laredo and Dallas, Texas. This technology represents a major step toward zero-emission, fully autonomous vehicles being used for transport. What does this mean for the future of the industry? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gYZSeZUU