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DXC Engineering and LOXO Team Up for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment

In a groundbreaking move, DXC Technology and LOXO have announced a strategic partnership aimed at propelling the deployment of Level 4 autonomous commercial vehicles. This collaboration is expected to significantly impact logistics operations, addressing several pressing issues in the industry, such as driver shortages and rising delivery demands.

The Partnership's Vision

The initiative will integrate LOXO's proven autonomous driving technology with DXC's engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), and systems integration expertise. Together, they aim to industrialize autonomous logistics at scale, transforming pilot projects into reliable business operations. As the demand for deliveries surges and the industry faces a projected shortage of over 750,000 truck drivers by 2028, this partnership seeks to provide a viable solution to the logistical challenges faced by service providers.

Addressing Industry Challenges

The logistics sector is witnessing a rapid transition from isolated pilot projects to full-scale operational implementations of autonomous systems. LOXO has established its presence as a leader in urban autonomous logistics by becoming the first company in Europe to receive authorization for Level 4 driverless operations on public roads. The Level 4 autonomous driving platform is designed for specific logistical use cases such as repeatable point-to-point routes between distribution centers, enabling operators to enhance capacity and efficiency without solely relying on available drivers.

DXC Engineering will facilitate the scaling and industrialization of LOXO's technology, allowing clients to implement advanced autonomous logistics solutions more effectively. Many autonomous vehicles currently operate mainly in testing scenarios, lacking full integration into clients’ logistics operations. A successful scale-up demands not just the vehicles but a seamless integration with backend systems, data services, fleet orchestration, and operational workflows. Therefore, this cooperation aims to bridge that gap.

Scalability and Integration

Amin Amini, the CEO and co-founder of LOXO, emphasized the years spent developing the right technology while understanding the real needs of European logistics operators. As regulatory frameworks for autonomous driving solidify across Europe, the deployment of commercial autonomous vehicles is well-positioned to evolve from trial phases to large-scale operations. DXC’s engineering capabilities will complement LOXO’s autonomous driving technology, paving the way for scalable business applications.

With over 50 million vehicles equipped with DXC technology, the company is set to help scale LOXO's Digital Driver™ (LDD) in corporate logistics settings. The LDD is vehicle-brand independent and tailored for specific logistical applications, showcasing LOXO’s understanding of European regulations and operators' requirements. By combining LOXO’s market-tested Level 4 autonomous driving platform with DXC’s consultancy, data, AI, integration, and project execution skills, both companies will help clients tackle challenges posed by driver shortages, cost pressures, urban access restrictions, and sustainability goals.

Future Prospects

The team views the challenge of scaling autonomous driving technology into operational logistics as the next frontier. Karim Jeribi, DXC's General Manager for Europe in Consulting and Engineering Services, pointed out that while autonomous driving technology is already a reality, the key challenge now is operational scalability within enterprises. By seamlessly integrating autonomous technology with the systems that keep logistics running, the collaboration between DXC and LOXO is poised to facilitate a shift from merely using autonomous vehicles to managing fully integrated autonomous logistics operations.

Through this partnership, DXC and LOXO intend to create a replicable deployment model for autonomous commercial vehicles, simplifying the complexity of adoption for logistics providers, fleet operators, and vehicle manufacturers. With LOXO's platform as a foundation and DXC enabling industrial-scale implementation, both companies are committed to transforming autonomous driving technology into scalable, commercially viable logistics operations that can be deployed across predefined routes, extend to new clients, and expand into European markets and beyond.

For more information about the collaboration between DXC and LOXO, visit dxc.com/industries/automotive/dxc-loxo.

About LOXO

LOXO is a Swiss tech company specializing in Level 4 autonomous driving solutions for commercial vehicles, focusing on logistics applications across Europe. Their Digital Driver technology supports autonomous operations in logistical hubs and distribution networks.

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading technology and innovation partner, offering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations. With extensive experience in managed infrastructure services, application modernization, and industry-specific software solutions, DXC is at the forefront of helping clients leverage AI for rapid results in an era of rapid change.