German delivery trucks, driver shortage prompts adoption of 'Nvidia autonomous driving'
Published2017.10.12 10:22Nvidia announced that it will collaborate with Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL), a postal and logistics specialist, and ZF, an automotive parts manufacturer, to pilot autonomous delivery trucks starting in 2018.
DPDHL plans to apply an artificial intelligence autonomous driving system (ZF ProAI) based on Nvidia Drive PX technology to electric small trucks to advance automation in package transportation and delivery.
DPDHL currently operates 3,400 StreetScooter electric delivery vehicles and will equip them with various ZF sensors including cameras, lidar, and radar, with the data acquired being utilized by the ZF ProAI system.
Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, stated, "The development of autonomous delivery vehicles is proof that artificial intelligence and deep learning are significantly reshaping the commercial transportation industry," and added, "As online shopping grows explosively and the truck driver shortage intensifies, AI-based vehicles will become critical in providing last-mile delivery services."
Stefan Sommer, CEO of ZF, said, "Deutsche Post DHL is advancing through ZF's current and next-generation surround sensor technology on StreetScooter vehicles and the Nvidia-based ZF ProAI artificial intelligence brain," and explained, "ZF ProAI acts as the brain between autonomous driving sensors that sense and perceive the surrounding environment and motion control based on superior mechanical performance, faithfully following a 'see, think, and act' approach. The logistics supply and last-mile delivery sector is an area where autonomous driving can provide substantial benefits, as goods can be delivered regardless of time and delivery personnel, while noise and emissions can be minimized, significantly alleviating urban traffic congestion."
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