The Aurora Driver was Founded in 2017 to make long-haul trucking faster quicker, and cheaper. They use lidar, radar, and cameras in their sensor pods to give the Aurora Driver a 360 view of its environment. Their firstlight custom FMCW long-range lider allows their truck to drive safely at high speeds. The Aurora Driver is resistant to interference and can measure the position and velocity of everything that it observes, so it can make a dynamic 3D representation of the environment surrounding it.
They use cameras that are made of automotive-grade technology and custom lenses. It will be able to see and classify objects from afar and, with color, even in challenging lighting conditions. Their radar sensor will show precise 3D images at greater range. This will ensure the Aurora Driver can traverse through a number of different weather conditions. By using all of these different types of sensors it can make a reliable 3d representation of its environment. They say that the state-of-the-art perception system can detect tracks, and can identify objects that are fast, slow, far, and stationary. This will make the roads of Texas even safer with how much more they will be able to see compared to humans.
Mapping on the Aurora Driver (thanks to their Aurora Atlas) is their lightweight, scalable, high-definition map that can provide accurate and precise information about the road. Now if you’re worried that the Aurora Driver won’t be able to adapt to new challenges there is no need to be. The Aurora Driver, with the help of the 3D images, will be able to reflect its observations to the rest of the fleet. If you are afraid of the safety of the Aurora Drivers I can assure you that they are always running hyper-realistic simulations allowing them to constantly improve their system. This is the safest way without having to drive millions of miles in real life. In conclusion, this truck would revolutionize the world of long-haul trucking but we won’t be seeing it for a little while longer. Coming to Texas in 2024.
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- https://www.fastcompany.com/91181504/how-aurora-is-finding-its-own-lane-on-the-road-to-autonomous-trucking
- https://www.ttnews.com/articles/inside-aurora-self-driving
- https://www.freightwaves.com/news/auroras-driverless-trucks-show-they-are-for-real
- https://www.fastcompany.com/90870517/auroras-self-driving-truck-tech-is-one-step-closer-to-hitting-the-road
- https://www.wfaa.com/article/tech/autonomous-trucking-self-driving-trucks-texas-2024/287-53c8ae3c-252d-45b2-aa5f-eb40e7e868fa
- Take action by participating in an Aurora demonstration where they believe in providing transparent and open communication. They host events to demonstrate how their autonomous vehicle technology interacts with the public, first responders, etc. See the following link to learn more about how they take your safety seriously. You can also support them by contacting your congressmen and pushing for public policy around AV.
- https://blog.aurora.tech/safety/driverless-trucking-capabilities
