Ride sharing giant Uber is upping its efforts in the AV market by acquiring Otto, a technology startup that\u2019s developing autonomous technology for Class 8 trucks.<\/p>\n
Anthony Levandowski, who left Google’s self-driving cars project to found Otto with other former Google employees, will reportedly lead Uber\u2019s self-driving efforts.<\/p>\n
Otto is already road testing a \u201csuite\u201d of sensors, software, and truck enhancements that could be quickly fitted on existing heavy trucks.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether with Uber, we will create the future of commercial transportation: first, self-driving trucks that provide drivers unprecedented levels of safety; and second, a platform that matches truck drivers with the right load wherever they are,\u201d Otto stated on its blog.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy combining these two technologies, we can create a freight network that is constantly learning and improving,\u00a0\u00bb Otto explained. \u00ab\u00a0Each truck that joins the network can provide valuable information that makes all other trucks safer and more efficient. In turn, drivers get paid more and shippers get a more reliable service. Self-driving trucks together with a marketplace create a virtuous cycle where everyone benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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