I would be interested to see, first, who paid for this.
Second, where
third, how big a trial
I skimmed thru the post, didn’t see these details.
Also, big rigs have the potential to cause horrific devastation. I would want many more trials.
I might be willing to accept, in the future, AI assist, as long a human driver has his hands on the wheel.
You’re right to be skeptical of how this study was conducted, however, it’s only a matter of time before AI autonomous systems are controlling big rigs all over the country.
Long Haul truckers are in short supply, it makes sense to use autonomous systems in situations where shortages exist and a solution exists.
“I would be interested to see”
Aurora Innovation (AUR) Advances Driverless Tech with Expansion Plans
Aurora Innovation (AUR) has reached a significant milestone, exceeding 100,000 autonomous miles on public roads. CEO Chris Urmson announced the initiation of driverless commercial services between Fort Worth and El Paso, achieved within six months of the company’s initial launch. As Aurora braces for increased demand by Q2 2026, it plans to introduce a second-generation hardware kit, aiming to enhance driverless capabilities without oversight.
..... the future of trucking... is here
nasdaq AUR ... about 5$ a share today .
... just saying