Volvo Autonomous Solutions recently unveiled an autonomous truck at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas that features autonomous driving technology developed by Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovation.
The truck uses Aurora Driver, an SAE L4 autonomous driving system, which has been tested in the company’s virtual suite where it has driven billions of miles. The technology also has 1.5 million commercial miles on public roads.
The technology consists of high-resolution cameras, imaging radar, proprietary LIDAR that can detect objects more than 400 meters away, artificial intelligence software, dual computers, and additional sensors.
“Powered by the Aurora Driver, the new Volvo VNL Autonomous is the realization of our shared vision,” Sterling Anderson, Aurora co-founder and chief product officer, said. “This truck combines Aurora’s industry-leading self-driving technology with Volvo’s best-in-class truck, designed specifically for autonomy, making it a must-have for any transport provider that wants to strengthen and grow their business.”
Both company’s engineering teams have worked to integrate the Volvo VNL Autonomous and the Aurora Driver. This will enable Volvo to use its in-house developed virtual driver for trucks and machines working within confined applications. It also will allow for partnering virtual driving technologies for on-highway trucking applications.
The Volvo VNL Autonomous will be assembled at the company’s New River Valley plant in Virginia.