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The Road to Autonomy

Grayson Brulte
Autonomous Vehicles
Supply Chain
Freight Transportation
Daimler Truck
Oil and Natural Gas Markets
Electric Vehicles
Waymo
Torque Robotics
May Mobility
Autonomous Trucking
Uber Freight
Kodiak Robotics
Autonomy
Drone Delivery
Sun City, Arizona
Aurora
Mercedes Pay
Automotive Payments
Electrification
Department Of Defense

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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This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss their field work in Austin, Texas, where they rode in a Tesla Unsupervised Robotaxi and walked the Cybercab production line at Giga Texas.

Together they experienced Tesla's unsu... more

Matthew Carey, Co-Founder & CEO, Teradar, joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the company's emergence from stealth with $150 million in funding and the creation of a brand-new category of terahertz (THz) sensors.

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This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walt Piecyk discuss Grayson’s recent field work in Silicon Valley and Walt’s observations in London.

Together they examine Waymo’s technical milestones, specifically Grayson’s first-hand experience o... more

Igal Raichelgauz, Founder & CEO, Autobrains joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the company's strategic partnership with VinFast and the development of an affordable, scalable robo-car.

The operational backbone of Autobr... more

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Recent Guests

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
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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
Pete Bigelow
Senior Reporter, Automotive News
Automotive News
Episode: Episode 190 | Autonomy Economy: Tesla’s Data Advantage in the Race to Develop Autonomous Driving
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 73 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
    Germany8 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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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 377 | No Lidar, No HD Maps, Six Cameras, One Chip, Autobrains
Q: What role does Air to Road and satellite data play in the system?
Air to Road provides auxiliary data like weather and road information; satellite imagery is indexed as signatures for localization, offering redundancy and broad coverage, which helps with low-connectivity operation and safety.
Episode 377 | No Lidar, No HD Maps, Six Cameras, One Chip, Autobrains
Q: How is Autobrains' agentic approach enabling scalable autonomy across different environments?
By using an orchestration layer to route to specialized agents and skills, we avoid monolithic retraining. This enables continuous learning, edge-based deployment, and rapid adaptation to edge cases while keeping compute affordable.
Episode 377 | No Lidar, No HD Maps, Six Cameras, One Chip, Autobrains
Q: Igal, how did the VinFast partnership come about and what was the path to L2 and L2++ integration?
VinFast became an investor early on, then showed strong technical due diligence. The opportunity arose to prove our solution in a Level 2 program, then extend to L2 Plus, with navigation on pilot for highway and eventual moves toward more complex cases.
Episode 375 | The Age of Physical AI: Inside Oshkosh’s Blueprint for an Autonomous Future
Q: How are you thinking about sensors and compute when looking at these different use cases?
The approach involves varying sensor and computing needs based on use case, ensuring effective performance in diverse environments.
Episode 375 | The Age of Physical AI: Inside Oshkosh’s Blueprint for an Autonomous Future
Q: How close are we to automating the airport bridges?
We are very close to automating airport jet bridges with existing technology that can accurately align them to aircraft doors.

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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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