Self-driving trucks don’t need breaks. See how we're making it possible to deliver a load between LA and Dallas in less than 24 hours. #AuroraHorizon
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Like airplanes need airports to commercially function, self-driving systems require a proper layout of terminals and frequently scheduled maintenance.
Collaborating with is going to help us keep our trucks ready for the road. More via ⬇️
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Aurora inks deal with Ryder to keep its self-driving truck fleet ready for road dlvr.it/ScP64m
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As we enter the final leg of 2022, we’re taking a moment to look back at the progress we’ve made so far.
Here are our most exciting moments from the past few months:
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Collaborating on this customized solution with advances our shared goal of facilitating the commercialization of #autonomous technology. #innovation #Transportation
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We're teaming up with to unlock the potential of autonomous trucks for around-the-clock operation. 🚚
Get the details: hubs.li/Q01rHF0n0
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Did someone say commercial operations at scale?
Stay tuned for Monday. 👀
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Today marks one year since Aurora went public, and what a year it’s been. We’ve grown as a company, hit new (and frequent) self-driving milestones, and laid out a clear, thoughtful path to transforming the future of transportation. (1/6)
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2024: the year autonomous trucks hit the real world.
Aurora CEO Chris Urmson pledges his company will come out the right side of a wave of consolidation in the self-driving industry. trib.al/K2bG6Xb
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POV: It's 2004 and you're building a self-driving car that started it all. s/o
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And we’ve doubled our weekly hauls for pilot customers.
Get all the details: hubs.li/Q01rkc5h0
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660 loads and counting.
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The Aurora Driver is getting better at dodging road debris such as tire shreds, garbage, fallen boxes, vegetation, and even abandoned furniture.
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The Aurora Driver can now detect temporary lane lines due to construction zones, deviate from the Aurora Atlas, our HD map, and autonomously navigate through the zone.
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It's time for our Q3 business update.
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.'s shares w/ how he keeps returning to short, flexible waypoints on his daunting journey to make autonomous vehicles part of our everyday lives.
Listen to "Let the Waypoints Guide You", now live.
listen.mastersofscale.com/ChrisUrmson_No
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Great chatting with about the road ahead for autonomous vehicles. With daily autonomous freight deliveries and tremendous demand for the #AuroraDriver from logistics leaders, the future of self-driving technology is bright.
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The road ahead for autonomous vehicles: Aurora CEO Chris Urmson on the future of cars and trucks geekwire.com/2022/the-road-
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The best part about being a self-driving truck in a zombie apocalypse? They aren't interested in a brain made of circuits and wires.
Have a safe and happy #Halloween from everyone at Aurora!
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This month’s edition of #TheDashboard includes a note from our CEO sharing his perspective on recent news in the industry and his belief in the strength and potential of Aurora and self-driving technology.
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I remember the days when self-driving wasn’t the subject of frequent headlines. In the 15 years since, I’ve seen observers go from curious to exuberant to disillusioned. And I’ve seen large OEMs and ride-hailing networks vacillate in how best to prepare for it.
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“Aurora is focusing on trucking because it’s the business that makes more sense earlier, and there are all kinds of really great social reasons. We’re short of about 70,000 [truck drivers], so there’s a real economic need.” — CEO
Check out the full episode. 🎙️⬇️
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There’s a lot in motion to get autonomous driving to scale. @aurora_inno's @chris_urmson, @nuro's @zhujiajun and I dig into the latest on autonomous vehicles, expectations and regulations around safety and the current challenges facing autonomous driving.
bit.ly/3SS05F7
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It’s the dawn of a new era in transportation. #AuroraHorizon, our autonomous service for carriers and fleet owners, is designed to pave the way for a safer and more reliable way to move goods.
Our plan to deliver on the promise of autonomous trucking ⬇️
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Take a deeper dive into how Aurora is prioritizing pedestrian safety: hubs.li/Q01pYWH10
#NationalPedestrianSafetyMonth
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We conduct tests on our test track, through simulation, and via on-road autonomous driving to teach the Aurora Driver to safely respond to vulnerable road users.
Learn more in our latest #AuroraDriverDiaries:
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We consider all pedestrians and people using human-powered means of transportation to be vulnerable road users — including a construction worker directing the flow of traffic, a law enforcement officer writing up a ticket, or a person crossing the street.
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Changing a flat tire on the side of the highway or biking to work should be safe.
Here's how we're training the #AuroraDriver to make our roads safer for vulnerable road users. ⤵️
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"You build public trust with consistency, predictability, and transparency."
Our VP of Safety Nat Beuse sat down with former NHTSA Administrator Dr. Jeff Runge to discuss safety and self-driving technology. Check out the full conversation: hubs.li/Q01pJ5jg0
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What will it take to make autonomous driving mainstream? of & of talk w/ about the future of transportation & AI on the latest #greymatter pod
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Leaders like Tovah bring #GlobalDiversityAwarenessMonth to life at Aurora.
Check out how she uses design to break down barriers and communicate complex ideas in technology and social justice: hubs.li/Q01pmzXM0
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Watch the video to learn why he believes autonomy is the future of freight:
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“Over the arc of history, there have been fundamental changes in transportation—from walking to the horse to the wagon to the internal combustion engine—[AV technology] is the next big step in ground transportation.” — , Aurora Co-founder & CEO
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I’m excited to be in Seattle for the 2022 Geekwire Summit this Friday, where I will be talking about the road ahead for autonomous vehicles and our progress with Aurora Horizon.
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The automotive industry is set to change more in the next five years than in the previous 50 years — driven in large part by Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).
Curious why? Check out this documentary featuring our CEO . 🎥
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Missed 'Coding the Car' documentary at #NAIAS2022? Watch industry trailblazers such as @Aurora_inno's @Chris_Urmson, @Stellantis' @MChamarthi & former Head of Google X @SebastianThrun discuss a once-in-a-century revolution lead by Software-Defined Vehicles youtube.com/watch?v=T4wEe2
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At Aurora, we're developing autonomous vehicles that will improve road safety and strengthen the supply chain.
It was an honor to showcase our self-driving semi-trucks and passenger vehicles to transportation leaders at .
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If you've ever swerved to avoid an obstacle on the highway, you'll understand why Aurora Innovation is teaching its self-driving trucks to be prepared for anything — including shredded tires or errant sofas.
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Continuous improvement: In addition to developing the remaining capabilities on our roadmap, we are constantly working to improve the Aurora Driver’s performance on existing capabilities.
Get the details:
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Shifted lane markings: the Aurora Driver can now safely detect lane markings that have shifted due to construction.
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Road debris: we enabled the Aurora Driver’s ability to safely respond to a variety of objects — tire shreds, garbage, and even abandoned furniture — while driving autonomously on public roads.
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Next stop on our roadmap: Aurora Driver Beta 4.0
Here's what's included. ⤵️
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