Plus Making Strides Toward Autonomous Trucking with Unique Safety Maneuvers Testing

Plus Advances Autonomous Trucking with Unique Safety Maneuvers Testing



In a significant development for the world of autonomous trucking, Plus, a leading provider of AI-driven software for self-driving trucks, has achieved a pivotal milestone in its commercialization strategy. The company's virtual driver, SuperDrive™, has successfully completed a series of validation tests on a closed test track, demonstrating its capability to perform fully autonomous operations, including advanced safety maneuvers, without any human intervention.

This milestone is a testament to Plus's commitment to ensuring safety and reliability in their self-driving technology. The testing involved a SuperDrive truck equipped with redundant sensors and computers operating entirely on its own, without a human driver in the cabin. This groundbreaking achievement signifies a step closer to the factory production of driverless trucks that integrate the SuperDrive system.

The SuperDrive system employs cutting-edge AI models that allow it to dynamically respond to unexpected situations that may arise during its journey. For instance, if a sudden obstacle appears or if the truck detects unsafe road conditions, the Autonomous Fallback System (AFS) is designed to assess the circumstances and drive the truck to safety. This could mean gradually coming to a stop in its lane or safely pulling over to the side of the road.

The implementation of stringent testing protocols has spanned years, focusing on the validation and safety of the technology through simulations and practical trials on public roads. These efforts have led to over 5 million miles of real-world driving data, underscoring the performance capabilities of Plus’s autonomous system.

David Liu, CEO and Co-founder of Plus, emphasized the transformative potential of autonomous trucks. He stated, “Autonomous trucks represent one of the most critical applications of Physical AI. As we prepare to launch driverless trucks commercially, our priority remains to ensure our software can adeptly handle both normal and unexpected driving complexities.” Liu further pointed out the importance of methodical testing and validation in developing safe and scalable autonomous trucks tailored to the freight industry’s demands.

Plus has been actively conducting public road trials in regions such as Texas and Sweden, marking essential phases in the timeline leading to the commercial launch of SuperDrive-equipped trucks. In its ambition to meet the extensive needs of the freight market, Plus has formed partnerships with some of the largest truck manufacturers globally, including TRATON GROUP's Scania, MAN, International brands, as well as Hyundai and Iveco. Moreover, Plus’s collaboration with TIER IV is set to introduce driverless trucks in Japan, a market facing a significant shortage of drivers.

To see the SuperDrive's driverless validation tests in action, check out this video: Watch the test.

About Plus


Plus is at the forefront of the autonomous trucking revolution, aiming to deliver safe, scalable autonomous trucks on a global scale. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company holds over 500 patents and has been recognized as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. With partnerships that include leading vehicle manufacturers, Plus is accelerating the deployment of next-generation autonomous trucks worldwide.

For more information, visit Plus.ai or follow them on LinkedIn and YouTube.

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