Aurora has successfully launched its first fully autonomous trucks on public highways in Texas, completing initial freight deliveries without a driver. With significant partnerships with Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines, these Class 8 trucks are a pivotal step in the self-driving technology landscape. CEO Chris Urmson celebrated the milestone, emphasizing the safety and breadth of their mission. The company aims to further expand its services by 2025, despite challenges faced by others in the industry, showing resilience amidst growing public skepticism towards autonomous vehicles.
Aurora's first fully autonomous tractor-trailers are now operating on public highways in Texas, marking a significant milestone in driverless trucking technology.
CEO Chris Urmson stated, 'We founded Aurora to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly,' positing their role in commercial driverless trucking.
The company plans to expand its driverless service to El Paso and Phoenix by the end of 2025, indicating their growth trajectory in the autonomous trucking sector.
Despite the hurdles in technology and regulation, Aurora's operation highlights a critical achievement in an industry faced with increasing skepticism towards autonomous vehicles.
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