Smart Highways for Autonomous Trucks Down Under


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Iveco cabovers equipped with Plus autonomous control systems, like this model seen in Germany, will soon be delivering freight on regular routes in Australia. Photo: PlusTransurban and autonomous truck developer Plus have announced a partnership aimed at boosting automated-freight efficiency in Australia. Smart Roads and Self-Driving TrucksCountries around the world are starting to explore the benefits of self-driving trucks on public motorways, the two companies noted. Transurban’s 2022 trial was the first time in Australia that a highly automated self-driving truck was tested in live traffic conditions on public motorways. Plus’s autonomous driving software uses generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, and other algorithms.