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The Road to Autonomy

Grayson Brulte
Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo
Tesla
Uber
Lyft
Autonomous Trucking
Aurora
China
Electric Vehicles
Cruise
Robotaxi
Insurance
Artificial Intelligence
Kodiak
California
Supply Chain
Autonomous Trucks
Applied Intuition
Austin
Automation

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 ca... more

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Kelly Smith, Lead Systems Engineer for Autonomy, Kodiak Robotics joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss deploying autonomous trucks at NASA speed.

Drawing on 13 years of experience engineering autonomy systems at NASA, incl... more

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This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Waymo’s expansion in Florida, Uber’s continued investments in physical assets, and the potential for agentic AI to disrupt traditional rideshare apps.

With Waymo opening service... more

This week on Autonomy Signals, Grayson Brulte and Rob Grant discuss Ukraine’s emerging role in the autonomy economy, the macroeconomic environment for Physical AI, train automation, and accelerating warehouse automation.

Ukraine has achieved the lar... more

David Millard, Co-Founder & CEO of Azalea Robotics joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss building and deploying autonomous robotics baggage handling robots in airports.

The company’s flagship robot, the ARC One, is a mobil... more

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Recent Guests

Raquel Erdison
Executive at Waabi, involved in discussions on autonomy technology
Waabi
Episode: Episode 388 | Autonomy Markets: Waymo Needs Another OEM and Q4 Might Be Too Late
David Moss
Famous for driving coast to coast in a Tesla without interventions
Episode: Episode 368 | Autonomy Markets: 12,961 Tesla FSD Supervised Miles, Zero Interventions & Unsupervised Robotaxis in Austin
Don Burnette
CEO of Kodiak Robotics
Kodiak Robotics
Episode: Episode 361 | De-Risking Autonomy with Optionality
Tim Kentley-Klay
Founder of HYPR and previously Zoox
HYPR
Episode: Episode 356 | Autonomy Markets: Tesla’s Austin Moment, LiDAR Chapter 11 & HYPR Emerges
Ali Kashani
Founder of Serve Robotics
Serve Robotics
Episode: Episode 300 | Scaling Sidewalk Autonomy: How Serve Robotics Is Reinventing Last Mile Delivery
Tim Bucher
CEO of Agtonomy and fifth-generation farmer
Agtonomy
Episode: Episode 251 | Saving Farming’s Future: How Autonomy, AI and Robots Are Solving the Global Food Crisis
Xiaodi Hou
Former CEO of TuSimple and current CEO of Bot Auto
Bot Auto
Episode: Episode 239 | From TuSimple to Bot Auto: Xiaodi Hou's New Plan for Profitable Autonomous Trucking
Brett Suma
Founder and CEO of Loadsmith
Loadsmith
Episode: Episode 188 | Autonomy Economy: Demystifying the Economics of Autonomous Trucking
Mazen Danaf
Senior Economist and Applied Scientist
Uber Freight
Episode: Episode 186 | Autonomy Economy: The Economic Conditions Impacting the Adoption of Autonomous and Electric Trucks

Hosts

Grayson Brulte
Host and expert in mobility technology and innovation, focusing on autonomous systems and their implications.
Walt Piecyk
Co-host and communication specialist with insights into the transportation and automotive sectors.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Superficial

    Listened to an episode about the Tesla robotaxi. Would have expected a more in depths discussion, but was only superficial cheerleading. Maybe other episodes are better ..

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Wintermute123987
    Germany9 months ago
  • Interesting Perspectives in Autonomous Vehicles

    Great variety of guests with knowledge and views of different parts of the AV ecosystem. Whether you’re an industry insider or someone with general interest in the space, this show has something for everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John_Egg
    United States5 years ago
  • A very smooth road to autonomy

    Grayson is a consummate professional and makes it sound very easy. The obvious research behind the scenes, results in interesting questions and a flow that is very engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ProfSmart
    United States5 years ago
  • Fantastic Views & Opinions!!!

    Fantastic views and opinions, absolutely love this podcast. Whether you are just getting into ADAS and AV technology or fully submerged constantly wanting new information The Road to Autonomy podcast is for you. Grayson Brulte’s knowledge of the space, palpable passion, and engaging interview style will have you wondering where the time went. Thank you Grayson and all the guests past and future. Looking forward to the next one. Go AVs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doug Lloyd
    United States5 years ago
  • Thought Leadership in AVs and More!

    I appreciate the diverse and insightful content of this podcast as we work towards and realize safety deployment of AVs. Grayson is very engaging, leads intelligent conversation, creates strong connections across diverse but related topics and sets the stage for further discussions. I look forward to listening and learning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michigan_wookie
    United States5 years ago

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Many find the blend of expert opinions and industry trends highly engaging and informative.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions around the impact of autonomous vehicles on society.
Critiques mention a desire for deeper dives into technical aspects rather than surface-level overviews.

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Episode 389 | From DARPA RACER to the Battlefield
Q: What are the primary use cases being explored with current deployments?
Use cases include last-mile resupply, comms retrans, forward observation, route protection, and search-and-rescue, with deploying partners like the 82nd Airborne and wildfire response projects expanding the scope.
Episode 389 | From DARPA RACER to the Battlefield
Q: What makes Ultra different and how modular is the technology?
Ultra is built on a highly modular autonomy stack and hardware foundation, designed to accept different payloads and vehicle platforms, with field-ready hardware and a scalable software core that can adapt across platforms.
Episode 389 | From DARPA RACER to the Battlefield
Q: How did the Racer program influence Overland's path forward after the program ended?
Racer provided a proof point and a team ethos, showing that field-tested autonomy in unstructured terrain was possible, which justified building a company around a flexible autonomy stack and field-centric development.
Episode 392 | The Robot That Wants to Handle Every Bag in Every Airport
Q: How does ARC One know where to go and handle bags of different sizes?
The system uses cameras, barcode scans, bag dimensions, and weight distribution to decide which bag to pick, where to place it, and how to fit it into the cart, with data-driven decisions that minimize human error and maximize packing density.
Episode 392 | The Robot That Wants to Handle Every Bag in Every Airport
Q: Why did you build it?
The goal is to reduce lost, damaged, and delayed bags by applying reliable autonomous robotics to bag handling, improving safety and throughput while leveraging data to continuously optimize loading and routing.

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Discussions span the transformative impact of autonomous vehicles on various industries, particularly in logistics and public safety, emphasizing the intricate relationship between technology, policy, and community implementation. Significant themes include the operational mechanics behind autonomous systems, their potential for efficiency gains, and the societal implications of fully driverless transportation. Noteworthy is the focus on the intersection of innovation and ethics, as dialogues explore autonomous technology's role in reducing carbon emissions and addressing supply chain challenges. The consistent feature of industry experts enhances the depth of analysis, making the content insightful for audiences keen on transportation's fu... more

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4. Tim Kentley-Klay
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7. Xiaodi Hou
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