Locomation Explains How Lidar in Trucking Works

This is our 4th episode talking about all of the new technology in trucking--especially when it comes to autonomous vehicles. 

But what's the story behind what's powering the ability to use these trucks on highways without sacrificing safety? 

A key aspect to getting more autonomous vehicles on the road to help with supply chain challenges is a technology called Lidar--which I've known about for a while because of the possibilities and discoveries made while using Lidar in archeology. So I was really pumped to see it being used in trucking. 

Locomation’s COO Glynn Spangenberg was kind enough to join me live while at the Manifest conference and gave us a breakdown of how lidar systems are being used on their autonomous truck--which the company says can dramatically increase capacity, improve asset utilization, and lower costs for the supply chain overall. 

Links from the show

• Follow Glynn Spangenberg on Linkedin
• Check out Locomation’s website
• Locomation Explainer Video

Check out these shows next: 

• How to save old trucks with Edison Motors
• Targeting the Autonomous Middle Mile with Gatik
• The State of Autonomous Vehicles In Trucking