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Company tries self-driving semi in heavy rain. Here’s how it turned out
“Yes, but how will it handle in the real world?” is the first question many truckers ask when they hear about the latest advancements in self-driving truck technology.
In order to prove the real-world viability of their technology, Chinese startup TuSimple has shared footage of one of their autonomous trucks taking on real world hazards like heavy rain, traffic, and a railroad crossing. Though there is a driver at the wheel, TuSimple points out that there are “zero disengagements” during the filmed run. Story by Ashley / cdllife.com