AV in the trenches: What will it really take to get automated trucks on the road?
So far, 2023 has been head-spinning if you’re an automated vehicles nerd. Let’s consider where we were a few months ago compared to now, based on key viewpoints from the Manifest 2023 event in early February. Manifest is interesting in that it brings the big broad brawny world of supply chain together with high tech players from across the board including electric vehicles, drones, warehouse automation, sidewalk delivery bots, and automated trucking. The event attracted several thousand attendees and over 1500 companies. Key shippers present were Coca Cola, DHL, Land O Lakes, Mattel, PepsiCo, and Walmart. Folks you want to know if you’re an AV trucking startup.