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Driverless freight trucks begin barreling through Texas | Aurora's Level 4 autonomous vehicle tech can be integrated into OEM trucks
The next time you spot a long-haul truck on the I-45, crane your neck to see if there's anyone in the driver's seat. If it's empty, it's all thanks to Aurora.
Urmson is referring to an integrated suite of more than two dozen LiDAR, radar, cameras, mics, and an onboard computer to make sense of all the incoming sensor data on a truck. In fact, it claims that its proprietary LiDAR tech can see more than 1,476 ft (450 m) ahead, and spot pedestrians up to 11 seconds sooner than human drivers at highway speeds at night. In short, the report states that while automation will naturally lead to a decrease in the number of jobs for long-haul truck drivers, you'll need to consider that this tech will be adopted gradually and not all across the industry overnight.
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