SAE TOMORROW TODAY: Our Trucks Have to Drive Like a Human B5

Robert Brown, Head of Public & Government Affairs at TuSimple, joins host Grayson Brulte at SAE's Government/Industry Meeting to discuss the current and future state of autonomous trucking. Robert shares TuSimple's focus on achieving SAE J3016 Level 4 automation for heavy duty trucks, expansion plans into Australia, vision for using EVs for long-haul, last deployment and collegiate-level automated trucking program. Grayson and Robert also highlight the benefits of automation to everyday consumers and the economy. The conversation turns to the impact of automation on long-haul trucking jobs, the current state of the trucking industry and how TuSimple is learning from drivers to ensure that their trucks drive like a human. To close out the discussion, Grayson and Robert review the innovative features TuSimple is introducing to the market, safety culture and perception of autonomous trucking's impact on the U.S. economy.