Autonomous truck test completes 300-mile delivery

A pilot project in Texas tested Kodiak Robotics Autonomous drivinglorryThe capability to transport IKEA products from the Beaton distribution centre to the Frisco store, covering approximately 300 miles. This pilot project will operate seven days a week.

This autonomous lorry is operated by a professional safety driver, who collects a fully loaded trailer from the distribution centre each morning and oversees the automated deliveries to shops later in the afternoon.

Kodiaq stated that the primary objective of this trial was to gain a better understanding of how its autonomous driving technology could enhance road safety and provide improved working conditions for long-haul lorry drivers.

Don Burnette, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kodiak, stated in a prepared statement: “IKEA and Kodiak share a commitment to putting safety first.” “Together, we can enhance safety, improve working conditions for drivers, and create a more sustainable freight system.”

IKEASupply chainOperations Parts Category Regional Transport Manager Dariusz Mroczek stated in a declaration:

“Kodiak's technology will help us achieve our objective of maintaining a driver-centric approach throughout the transition towards automated transport and the road safety agenda.”