Highly Automated and Connected Vehicles Update | Quick Hits
Daimler Trucks Launches Autonomous Technology Group
Peter Vaughan Schmidt will lead the Daimler Autonomous Technology Group out of Stuttgart, Germany. The group will focus on getting SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks on the road within a decade and is backed by a $570 million investment. Daimler recently acquired the automated driving company Torc Robotics.
Addressing Motion Sickness in Autonomous Vehicles
Volkswagen announced that it is working on ways to combat motion sickness in autonomous vehicles. Motion sickness can affect up to one-third of the population, and that number may increase as driverless vehicles become more widely available.
Neolix Began Mass-Producing Self-Driving Delivery Vehicles
Neolix, a Chinese startup, has started mass-producing self-driving delivery vans. The delivery vans do not require a package handler, but they require a person present at the destination to receive the package or a prearranged delivery location on the ground floor.
The Next $2 Trillion Industry: ROBO-TAXIs
The UBS Evidence Lab estimates that the robo-taxi industry may be a $2 trillion industry by 2030. The lab considered how robo taxis could optimize routes and connect riders, contributing to a reduction of the number of taxis and a higher profit margin for manufacturers.
