Uber to stop developing self-driving trucks
It has already been hauling freight, but will focus on autonomous cars only.
It has already been hauling freight, but will focus on autonomous cars only.
The company expects autonomy to be a big player in long-distance hauling.
Uber says the trucks only test driver assist tech in California.
Maybe 120 miles isn't a lot, but Otto's efforts with Anheuser-Busch represent a big advance in freight transport.
Otto was founded by former Googlers Anthony Levandowski, Lior Ron, Don Burnette, and Claire Delaunay to "rethink" commercial trucking.