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The Road to Autonomy

Grayson Brulte
Waymo
Autonomous Vehicles
Tesla
Uber
Lyft
Aurora
China
Autonomous Trucking
Robotaxi
Electric Vehicles
Cruise
Kodiak
Insurance
California
LIDAR
Austin
Supply Chain
Artificial Intelligence
San Francisco
Zoox

Hosted by Grayson Brulte, The Road to Autonomy delivers institutional-grade intelligence on autonomous vehicles, autonomous trucking, robotaxis, and the capital flows shaping the market.

Every episode combines primary field research, proprietary data, and conversations with the operators, investors, and policymakers building the autonomy economy.

Three shows comprise the feed:

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This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Tesla‘s unsupervised robotaxi launch in Miami, Waymo preparing to bring four new markets online, and NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison’s letter to autonomous vehicle operator... more

This week on Autonomy Signals presented by KPMG Grayson Brulte and Rob Grant discuss Tesla’s Unsupervised Robotaxi launch in Miami, Waymo’s July 4th stumble in San Francisco, and Momenta’s oversubscribed IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

On July ... more

Brett Suma, President and COO of Bot Auto, joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss Bot Auto’s playbook for autonomously driving one billion autonomous miles in four years.

On April 29th by completing its first humanless run ... more

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This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss the end of Waymo and Uber's partnership in Phoenix, Tesla's Cybercab hitting the streets of Austin branded for America 250 and Waymo's "Because they're everything" World Cup camp... more

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Recent Guests

David Moss
A guest on the Canada coast-to-coast journey
Episode: Episode 420 | Tesla FSD Goes Coast to Coast in Canada With a Little Help
Devin Olsen
A guest who sparked the coast-to-coast idea and joined the trip
Episode: Episode 420 | Tesla FSD Goes Coast to Coast in Canada With a Little Help
Gil West
CEO of Hertz
Hertz
Episode: Episode 414 | Hertz Isn't Just a Rental Car Company Anymore
Ryan Joyce
CEO of GenLogs
GenLogs
Episode: Episode 411 | From Tracking Terrorists to Tracking Trucks: How a Former CIA Officer Built the Ground Truth Layer
Leroy Pinto
Co-founder of Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI)
Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI)
Episode: Episode 401 | Autonomy Signals: Tesla Scales Unsupervised Robotaxis, Wisk Doubles Fleet, Meta Aspires to Build the Android of Humanoids
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
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

Host

Grayson Brulte
Host focused on mobility and autonomy, with deep industry connections and a firm grasp of policy and market dynamics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 77 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
    Germanya year 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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The show blends field reporting with thoughtful questions, keeping discussions engaging.
Listeners appreciate the varied guest roster and depth on AV ecosystem topics.
Guests are well-curated, offering a mix of technical and strategic perspectives.
Content is described as informative and accessible for both insiders and newcomers.
Audience notes the host's expertise and interview style as driving strong, insightful conversations.

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

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#232
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Apple Podcasts
#170
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Apple Podcasts
#181
Belgium/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#220
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 420 | Tesla FSD Goes Coast to Coast in Canada With a Little Help
Q: Fatigue set in over the long haul of a cross-country trip; how did you manage staying attentive and safe in a supervised system?
The team noted fatigue was present but came later than expected, thanks in part to the cognitive load reduction from FSD during long days and the social interaction around live streams; when weather and edge cases arose, they often paused to reset or re-engage the system, reinforcing the idea that supervision remains important but the mental strain is lowered.
Episode 414 | Hertz Isn't Just a Rental Car Company Anymore
Q: How does Hertz plan to manage the transition to autonomous fleets while maintaining profitability?
By maintaining an asset-heavy backbone for reliability and leveraging local market intelligence, partnerships, and a phased approach to deploy robo-taxis, Hertz intends to sweat assets, optimize uptime, and use Oro to scale autonomous mobility alongside the existing rental business.
Episode 414 | Hertz Isn't Just a Rental Car Company Anymore
Q: What is Hertz's strategy with Oro Mobility and how does it fit into the future of mobility?
Oro Mobility serves as the operating and asset-owning arm that connects demand platforms with vehicles and autonomous tech, leveraging Hertz's global footprint to provide turnkey supply for both human-driven and autonomous fleets, with the aim of becoming a comprehensive mobility platform.
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.

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Two hosts break down weekly signals and market dynamics shaping the autonomous mobility and driverless tech space. Discussions span regulatory developments, industry partnerships, funding trends, and real-world deployments across autonomous trucks, robotaxis, and other mobility solutions. Notable moments often hinge on regulatory timelines, cross-border strategies, and how software and sensing ecosystems come together to scale, with guests and field reports adding practical depth. Unique angles include field interviews, open debate on competing stacks (vision-first vs. sensor-rich), and a consistent focus on the economics and policy drivers that will determine who wins the autonomy race.

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1. David Moss
2. Devin Olsen
3. Gil West
4. Ryan Joyce
5. Leroy Pinto
6. Raquel Erdison
7. Don Burnette
8. Tim Kentley-Klay

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