Autonomous truck technology receives an upgrade through a collaboration between PlusAI and Goodyear, focusing on intelligent tire technology.
In a significant move towards advancing autonomous trucking, PlusAI, a leading innovator in the field, has announced a collaboration with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. This partnership aims to integrate Goodyear's SightLine intelligent tire technology into PlusAI's SuperDrive system [1][2][3].
For the past nine years, PlusAI has been developing its virtual driver software, and this collaboration marks a significant step towards its commercial launch. The company plans to debut SuperDrive-enabled, factory-built autonomous trucks in 2027, starting in the United States and expanding into Europe [4].
Goodyear's SightLine technology uses sensors to deliver real-time information on tire health, road surface conditions, and friction levels. By incorporating this data into the SuperDrive system, PlusAI aims to optimize vehicle performance, improve reliability, and enhance safety across various driving environments [1][2][3].
Shawn Kerrigan, chief operating officer and co-founder of PlusAI, stated, "This collaboration will provide additional vehicle data to enhance the SuperDrive system under real-world conditions." The integration of SightLine technology is expected to strengthen the autonomous system's ability to respond to real-world scenarios more effectively, ultimately improving safety and efficiency [1][2][3].
Chris Helsel, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Goodyear, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, "The collaboration with PlusAI will integrate tire intelligence into autonomous trucking." This partnership is a crucial part of PlusAI's preparations for the commercial launch of factory-built autonomous trucks [5].
The collaboration is not limited to data integration. PlusAI and Goodyear will work together to embed SightLine technology into factory-built autonomous trucks outfitted with SuperDrive. This collaboration is expected to elevate vehicle performance, safety, and operational efficiency [2].
The partners will also validate, deliver, and provide support for the SuperDrive-powered autonomous vehicles. As PlusAI moves closer to its commercial launch, this collaboration with Goodyear is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of autonomous freight operations [1][2][3][4][5].
[1] PlusAI. (2022). Press Release: PlusAI Collaborates with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to Enhance Autonomous Trucking. Retrieved from https://plus.ai/news/press-release-plusai-collaborates-with-goodyear-tire-rubber-company-to-enhance-autonomous-trucking
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[3] Fleet News. (2022). PlusAI and Goodyear team up to create autonomous trucking solution. Retrieved from https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/autonomous/plusai-and-goodyear-team-up-to-create-autonomous-trucking-solution/
[4] FreightWaves. (2022). PlusAI targets 2027 for U.S., European launch of autonomous trucks. Retrieved from https://www.freightwaves.com/news/plusai-targets-2027-for-u-s-european-launch-of-autonomous-trucks
[5] Autocar Professional. (2022). Goodyear, PlusAI collaborate to develop autonomous trucking solution. Retrieved from https://www.autocarpro.in/news/goodyear-plusai-collaborate-to-develop-autonomous-trucking-solution-539043
In this collaboration, PlusAI and Goodyear aim to integrate Goodyear's SightLine technology into PlusAI's SuperDrive system, which is expected to strengthen the autonomous system's ability to respond to real-world scenarios more effectively across various industries such as finance, transportation, and automotive. Furthermore, this partnership is a crucial step towards the commercial launch of SuperDrive-enabled, factory-built autonomous trucks in the finance sector, starting in the United States and expanding into Europe, ultimately enhancing safety and efficiency in the technology sector.
