Aurora Horizon—the dawn of autonomous freight is here
Aurora Horizon—the dawn of autonomous freight is here
We’re building Aurora Horizon to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology to freight logistics, offering extraordinary potential for growth, impact, and scalability.
Solving freight’s biggest challenges
Trained for safety
Trained by expert drivers, real-world data and robust simulation, the always-attentive Aurora Driver is designed to operate safely on its intended route, while continually learning and improving over time.
Designed to scale
Never be short on drivers again. Aurora Horizon will provide a reliable, predictable driver supply, filling the gap businesses struggle with today—and scaling with the increased demand they can fulfill tomorrow.
Built for fleet utilization
Fully autonomous semi-trucks are not restricted by hours-of-service requirements and only need to stop for fueling, loading, and maintenance. With no hours of service limitations, driverless trucks will be able to deliver a load between Los Angeles and Dallas in less than 24 hours.
A complete solution for autonomous freight, powered by the Aurora Driver
Aurora Driver
Our core autonomous driving technology includes our self-driving hardware, software, mapping, and data services.
Aurora Services
An essential suite of tools and technology that integrate the Aurora Driver into your existing logistics business, and support services designed to empower your team to realize the full potential of your Aurora-powered fleet.
How Aurora Horizon fits into your business
Aurora Horizon will integrate with a customer’s transportation management system to seamlessly schedule loads. Drop off trailers at an AV-ready terminal, where operational checks are completed before launching them autonomously to the destination terminal.
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Scenario: End to End
Looking ahead, we plan to add custom endpoint options for customers with significant load volume.
![Trailers are dropped off at an Aurora Terminal as part of a longer trip and begin traveling in autonomy to the next terminal, where they will be retrieved and continue on to their final destination. This option will be available at commercial launch.]()
Scenario: Passthrough terminal to terminal
Trailers are dropped off at an Aurora Terminal as part of a longer trip and begin traveling in autonomy to the next terminal, where they will be retrieved and continue on to their final destination. This option will be available at commercial launch.
![Trailers are dropped off at an Aurora Terminal and begin traveling in autonomy to the next terminal.]()
Scenario: Terminal to terminal with local drayage
Trailers are dropped off at an Aurora Terminal and begin traveling in autonomy to the next terminal. Trailers are picked up and transported locally to their destination. This option will be available at commercial launch.
![Aurora Horizon custom endpoints]()
Scenario: End to End
Looking ahead, we plan to add custom endpoint options for customers with significant load volume.
![Trailers are dropped off at an Aurora Terminal as part of a longer trip and begin traveling in autonomy to the next terminal, where they will be retrieved and continue on to their final destination. This option will be available at commercial launch.]()
Scenario: Passthrough terminal to terminal
Trailers are dropped off at an Aurora Terminal as part of a longer trip and begin traveling in autonomy to the next terminal, where they will be retrieved and continue on to their final destination. This option will be available at commercial launch.
The early results of our pilot program with Aurora are impressive, particularly its ability to autonomously haul freight between Fort Worth and El Paso. The hybrid model of Werner professional drivers and the Aurora driver will bring exemplary service to our customers while we continue to enhance the critical and long-haul routes that they demand.
Since we partnered with Aurora, we’ve been impressed with our progress towards commercializing self-driving trucks and look forward to offering the Aurora Driver to our customers in the years to come.
We continue to learn how to best integrate autonomous technology into the Uber Freight network through close collaboration with Aurora. We look forward to deepening our work in the months to come.
The early results of our pilot program with Aurora are impressive, particularly its ability to autonomously haul freight between Fort Worth and El Paso. The hybrid model of Werner professional drivers and the Aurora driver will bring exemplary service to our customers while we continue to enhance the critical and long-haul routes that they demand.
Since we partnered with Aurora, we’ve been impressed with our progress towards commercializing self-driving trucks and look forward to offering the Aurora Driver to our customers in the years to come.
Don’t call it a bolt-on solution
Deep vehicle integration developed with PACCAR
Aurora has partnered closely with PACCAR to jointly develop a truck platform that enables the deepest integration of the Aurora Driver. Together, we are developing vehicles that support the safe operation and high utilization that the Aurora Driver requires and unlocks.
Designed for commercial scale
By partnering with PACCAR to develop an autonomy-ready vehicle platform, we are laying the groundwork to manufacture these vehicles at scale. Longer term, this will allow procurement of vehicles directly from Peterbilt and Kenworth, to quickly meet new demand.
Strategic expansion
Aurora Horizon-powered trucks are on the road today in Texas, bringing autonomy (with the support of vehicle operators) along some of the busiest freight corridors in the country. After our targeted launch in 2024, we will aim to continue to expand to surrounding states and regions.
Your autonomous transformation starts today
Transforming your business can seem like a daunting task, especially when adopting new technology. Our team is here to understand specific needs and build a plan for how autonomous technology fits into your long term plans. Access to a safe and scalable driver supply can soon be within grasp.
