Continental, a leading German automotive manufacturing company, has partnered exclusively with Aurora Innovation to produce a commercially scalable hardware and software system for autonomous transport. The system called the Aurora Driver, will be jointly developed, validated, and serviced by the two companies, with Continental leveraging its expertise in systems development for safer and more reliable automotive solutions to industrialize the Aurora Driver. 

Aurora Innovation is a leading autonomous driving technology company that provides software and hardware solutions for the automotive and transportation industries. The company’s collaboration with Continental will enable the development and deployment of the Aurora Driver, which is expected to be the first commercially scalable autonomous system for the trucking industry. 

Partnership Benefits

The partnership between Continental and Aurora Innovation will combine their expertise and resources to create an autonomous transport solution that can revolutionize the industry. The benefits of the partnership include:

Continental is a pioneer in the development and production of automotive systems, including braking systems, powertrains, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The partnership aims to develop the first commercially scalable autonomous trucking system that can deliver new accessibility, safety, and efficiency to moving goods and people. 

Industry-Leading Autonomous Technology

Aurora Innovation is a leader in the development of autonomous driving technology, providing software and hardware solutions for various industries. The partnership with Continental will enable the development and deployment of the Aurora Driver, which is expected to be the first commercially scalable autonomous system for the trucking industry.

Conclusion

The exclusive partnership between Continental and Aurora Innovation marks a significant step towards developing the first commercially scalable autonomous trucking system. The collaboration will bring together the strengths of both companies to develop and deploy the Aurora Driver, which is expected to revolutionize the trucking industry and pave the way for the broad adoption of autonomous mobility. The system is expected to be available for commercial fleet operators and carriers across the United States, starting in 2027, following the expected launch of Aurora Horizon, Aurora’s subscription trucking service that utilizes the Aurora Driver, in 2024.