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The future of autonomy in physical operations

Because of both the pressing challenges driving adoption and the promising solutions emerging through innovation, autonomous technology is changing the business landscape in striking ways.

A recent panel discussion hosted by Samsara brought together leading experts in autonomous technology to explore how automation is transforming physical operations across industries. 

“At Samsara, we work with the world of physical operations, from construction to logistics to food and beverage distribution,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-future-of-autonomy-in-physical-operations

Aurora goes driverless with partners Uber Freight, Hirschbach

A major milestone in the freight industry has arrived, as Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR) has officially kicked off its commercial driverless trucking operations in Texas. The company’s autonomous freight service, operating without a human driver onboard, is now making regular deliveries between Dallas and Houston.

The deployment comes after years of development and extensive on-road testing, during which Aurora’s autonomous system, the Aurora Driver, completed more than three million miles under...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/aurora-goes-driverless-with-partners-uber-freight-hirschbach

Plus and Tier IV partner to tackle autonomy 2.0 in Japan

Plus and Tier IV Partner to Advance Autonomy 2.0 in Japan
(Photo: Plus/Tier IV)

Plus, an AI-based autonomous trucking software provider, and Tier IV, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, announced a strategic partnership to develop autonomous driving solutions in Japan. The solution is slated to start with Level 4 autonomous trucks on Japan’s expressways and includes support from a Japanese government-led initiative to expedite the development of autonomous driving...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/plus-and-tier-iv-partner-to-tackle-autonomy-2-0-in-japan

From a road to perdition to an autonomous path of redemption

Anthony Levandowski, once embroiled in a legal battle over autonomous vehicle technology, is now poised again to become a player in the self-driving truck space. His company, Pronto, recently announced an agreement with Heidelberg Materials to deploy its Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) on over 100 trucks worldwide over the next three years.

This deal, which follows successful pilots in North America, is a remarkable turnaround for Levandowski, who just a few years prior faced federal charges...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/from-a-road-to-perdition-to-an-autonomous-path-of-redemption

Op-Ed: Is the future autonomous shipping?

By Susan Riitala and Thor Maalouf

Autonomous ships hold immense potential to transform and enhance the efficiency of global supply chains by streamlining operations and reducing human error. Their ability to operate continuously and integrate with other automated systems offers a new level of precision and reliability in the movement of goods. Additionally, their ability to adjust routes dynamically based on real-time data, such as weather patterns or port congestion, can lead to smoother, more...

https://www.marinelog.com/views/op-ed-is-the-future-autonomous-shipping/

Saab’s Autonomous Ocean Core brings new autonomous capability to naval vessels

Autonomous naval vessels will be a hot topic of discussion at this week’s Euronaval event in Paris and Saab’s latest offering in this space is its Autonomous Ocean Core: a ready-to-use autonomous control system designed to provide autonomy capabilities to surface and subsurface naval platforms in military and civilian missions.

According to Saab, Autonomous Ocean Core is a vessel-agnostic control system with an open architecture, designed to make vessels autonomous to enhance their mission...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/saabs-autonomous-ocean-core-brings-new-autonomous-capability-to-naval-vessels/

TuSimple plans to settle federal fraud lawsuit for $189M

Autonomous driving technology provider TuSimple on Monday agreed to a $189 million settlement after being accused of defrauding shareholders. According to reports, all defendants denied any wrongdoing in agreeing to the settlement.

The case, filed in federal court in San Diego, centers on claims that TuSimple inflated its safety record and failed to disclose that three company insiders were governing a Chinese trucking competitor, Hydron.

According to court documents, the autonomous tech provider...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tusimple-plans-to-settle-federal-fraud-lawsuit-for-189m

245 Alison Cusack, Principal Lawyer, Cusack & Co Pty Ltd

The Australian General Average Nerd

Alison Cusack, Principal Lawyer at Cusack & Co Pty Ltd in Melbourne, is an expert on General Average. If you have never understood the principles of the General Average, this episode is for you! In addition, there is no aspect of the maritime industry we don’t touch upon in our conversation. #everyconversationmatters 

What do you think about the concept of “Sea Embassy” as a way to solve the entire autonomous ship issue? Do you think that’s a way forward? 

Episod...

https://shippingpodcast.com/245-alison-cusack-principal-lawyer-cusack-co-pty-ltd/

Self-driving ferries will ease pressures on crews on one Norwegian route

Norwegian ferry operator Torghatten and Kongsberg Maritime have entered into a contract for the development of a system for self-driving ferries on the Flakk-Rørvik route. Part of the Norwegian highway network, County Road 715, the 25-minute crossing connects the city of Trondheim with communities on the Fosen peninsula.

The contract will see Kongsberg Maritime technologies installed on the ferries that include its auto docking, auto crossing, collision avoidance and situational awareness...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/self-driving-ferries-will-ease-pressures-on-crews-on-one-norwegian-route/

VIDEO: Metal Shark’s new Prowler interceptor is autonomous and semisubmersible

Prowler on land

Jeanerette, La., headquartered boat builder Metal Shark will use next week’s Sea-Air-Space event to debut the Prowler, a versatile military craft that combines multiple technologies to meet the current and near-future warfighting requirements of the U.S. military and its allies. The company is also debuting Frenzy, a high-performance, low-cost, amphibious micro-USV with a payload carrying capacity of up to 14 lb.

Merging autonomous, amphibious, and semi-submersible capabilities with the...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/video-metal-sharks-new-prowler-interceptor-is-autonomous-and-semisubmersible/

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