SAE TOMORROW TODAY: Making Life Easier With Autonomous Delivery

Picture this: An eco-friendly, zero-occupant AV that delivers items like groceries and prescriptions to your doorstep -- all while prioritizing the safety of others. Leading AV company Nuro is doing just that. By transforming local commerce with goods-focused AV delivery solutions, Nuro is saving consumers valuable time while striving to make streets safer and cities more livable. The hardware, software, and behavior of Nuro's custom autonomous delivery vehicles are designed to prioritize the safety, even earning the company a first-of-its-kind autonomous vehicle exemption from the US Dept of Transportation (DOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as well as the first commercial deployment permit in the state of California. From delivering packages for FedEx, pizza from Domino's, and groceries from Kroger, Nuro's integrated partnerships are a huge piece of its growth strategy. The company has also signed a 10-year partnership with Uber and piloted autonomous local delivery for communities in Texas, Arizona, and California. We sat down with Petch Jirapinyo, Head of Commercialization at Nuro, to discuss the company's innovative technology, strong partnerships, and successful go-to-market strategy. It's an insightful conversation that offers a glimpse into the future of autonomous delivery.