The Road to Autonomy
The Road to Autonomy
Grayson Brulte
How would you feel if the transport truck beside you on the highway had no driver? Or the car passing beside you had no driver? Would it make a difference if the widespread deployment of autonomous trucks could ease supply chain problems almost overnight and that autonomous vehicles do not get distracted or speed? And would you feel better if you knew autonomous trucks and vehicles could reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent or more. Learn more from world's leading mobility experts on The Road to Autonomy®, an ahead-of-the-curve podcast hosted by Grayson Brulte.
Episode 293 | Autonomy Markets: Waymo’s Pivot? Counting Teslas, and Can Aurora Beat the Clock?
This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk break down Waymo’s possible shift away from HD maps, Tesla’s upcoming robotaxi launch and the mounting pressure on Aurora to deliver driver-out autonomy before the end of April.
Apr 26, 2025
32 min
Episode 292 | Tier IV’s Open-Source Playbook for Scaling Autonomy Globally
Christian John, President of TIER IV North America, joins The Road to Autonomy to discuss how TIER IV is scaling open-source autonomy globally by leveraging Autoware to power everything from robotaxis to buses and factory logistics.
Apr 22, 2025
38 min
Episode 291 | Autonomy Markets: Kodiak is Going Public, Aurora’s Driver-Out Countdown Continues, and Lyft Expands to Europe
This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Kodiak starting the process to become a publicly traded company, the anxiety leading up to Aurora’s driver-out commercial launch and Lyft’s expansion into Europe through the acquisition of FREENOW.
Apr 19, 2025
43 min
Episode 290 | Scaling Physical AI to Unlock Global Supply Chain Efficiency
Jim Liefer, CEO, Ambi Robotics joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how physical AI is transforming warehouse automation and redefining global supply chain efficiency.
Apr 15, 2025
37 min
Episode 289 | Autonomy Markets: Wayve Wins, Nuro Reloads, Austin Doesn’t Guarantee Uber-Waymo’s Next Chapter
This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Wayve’s OEM partnership with Nissan, Nuro’s Series E capital raise and why the Uber/Waymo partnership in Austin does not guarantee future deployments.
Apr 12, 2025
39 min
Episode 288 | Whiplash in Detroit: From Electric Dreams to Autonomy Uncertainty
Pete Bigelow, Senior Reporter, Automotive News joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how Detroit is handing tariffs, the slow adoption of electric vehicles and consumers increasing interest in autonomous vehicles.
Apr 8, 2025
50 min
Episode 287 | Autonomy Markets: Waymo Opens Door to Rivals, Uber Debate Heats Up, Tariffs Winners & Losers
Waymo’s Zeekr RT robotaxi was an unforced error that is now being impacted by tariffs, while Uber is accelerating their global autonomous vehicle ambitions.
Apr 5, 2025
50 min
Episode 286 | Lyft's Autonomous Vehicle Strategy: How Hybrid Networks, Partnerships & Fleets Will Change Rideshare
Jeremy Bird, EVP, Driver Experience, Lyft joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss Lyft’s approach to autonomous vehicles and why Lyft is embracing a hybrid network strategy.
Apr 1, 2025
40 min
Episode 285 | Autonomy Markets: Texas Roadtrip, Waymo in The Swamp, Don’t Sleep on Autonomous Trucks
This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss their road trip to Forward Forth Worth, Waymo’s expansion to Washington, D.C. and the emerging opportunity in autonomous trucking.
Mar 29, 2025
48 min
Episode 284 | Inside Aurora’s Mission to Safely Launch Autonomous Trucks
Nat Beuse, Chief Safety Officer, Aurora joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the development of Aurora’s Safety Case Framework and how the company is preparing to safely launch fully autonomous commercial trucks.
Mar 25, 2025
56 min
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