Top 7 Autonomous Truck startups

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Autonomous Truck startups use computer vision, sensor fusion and deep learning algorithms to create self-driving truck systems that can navigate, transport goods, and make real-time decisions autonomously.
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Country: USA | Funding: $4.2B
Aurora is developing an AI-powered autopilot for autonomous trucks. The autopilot is based on the Verifiable AI approach: along with a specialized learning AI for driving it incorporates strict rules (invariants) that don't let it violate traffic regulations. The Aurora Driver system is a hardware and software package that can be installed on an existing truck. Its proprietary FirstLight lidar provides a range of over 450 meters and can detect and respond to pedestrians up to 11 seconds earlier than human drivers at highway speeds at night. Aurora is also developing a centralized fleet management system. Intelligent information shared by all trucks allows them to collectively and automatically better understand road conditions and traffic patterns, ensuring fuel efficiency. Trucks managed by Aurora are already hauling freight in Texas.
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Country: USA | Funding: $1.5B
Applied Intuition develops vehicle operating system, autonomous driving system and a suite of tools that help partners create safer and more advanced AI-powered vehicles. The company helps manufacturers such as Toyota, Nissan, Porsche, Komatsu, Isuzu and Volkswagen integrate autonomous driving features into their cars, trucks and construction equipment. Specifically, the platform enables the creation of software simulations that test vehicle perception and behavior systems, reducing the cost of real-world testing by millions of dollars. And the autonomous driving system provides a scalable, end-to-end ADAS stack, enabling manufacturers to quickly implement L3 and L4 autonomy features.
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Country: Sweden | Funding: $752.3M
Einride is a cargo and freight company that designs and builds autonomous trucks and technologies for transportation systems.
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Country: Sweden | Funding: $752.3M
Einride is a freight technology company producing self-driving trucks and providing digital, electric and autonomous shipping.
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Country: USA | Funding: $464.9M
We are developing autonomous technology for long-haul trucking and helps US Army automate future ground vehicles to conduct high-risk missions like reconnaissance and surveillance.
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Country: Canada | Funding: CA$375M
Waabi is an artificial intelligence (AI) company that commercializes driverless trucks.
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Country: USA | Funding: $253M
Outrider is a software development firm that offers management software, autonomous vehicles, and site infrastructure systems.
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