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1. Tyson Foods, C.R. England, Kodiak Robotics to use self-driving trucks

• • Kodiak Robotics is a startup that specializes in developing self-driving technology for long-haul trucks.
  • Tyson Foods, C.R. England, and Kodiak Robotics are partnering to explore the use of self-driving trucks to transport goods across the United States.
    The pilot program is expected to begin later this year and will transport Tyson Foods products from a production facility in Texas to a distribution center in Kansas City, Missouri, a distance of around 1,000 miles.
  • The self-driving trucks will have a human “safety driver” on board at all times, but the vehicles will operate autonomously during the majority of the trip.
    The companies hope to gain valuable insights into the potential benefits and challenges of using autonomous trucks to transport goods, including improving safety and reducing costs.
  • Tyson Foods has previously partnered with autonomous trucking startup Embark to transport goods on a test basis, while C.R. England has explored the use of autonomous trucks in its own operations.

2. Oshkosh Corporation Invests in LiDAR Technology Company Baraja

• • Oshkosh Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, has invested in Baraja, a Sydney-based LiDAR technology company.
  • The investment will help Baraja expand its operations and bring its innovative LiDAR technology to new markets, including the automotive and industrial sectors.
  • Baraja’s LiDAR technology uses a unique prism-like design that allows it to generate high-resolution 3D maps of the environment around a vehicle in real-time.
  • The technology has a number of potential applications, including self-driving vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and industrial automation.
  • Oshkosh Corporation has a long history of innovation in the automotive and industrial sectors, and the investment in Baraja is part of its ongoing efforts to stay at the forefront of these industries.
  • The two companies plan to collaborate on the development of new products and applications for Baraja’s LiDAR technology.

3. The New Choice for Smart Logistics—LSLiDAR’s LiDAR 3D SLAM AGV

• • LiDAR’s LiDAR+3D SLAM AGV is a new solution for smart logistics, combining LiDAR technology with 3D SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) to create an autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) that can navigate complex environments.
  • The system uses LiDAR sensors to scan the environment and create a 3D map in real-time, allowing the AGV to navigate and avoid obstacles with a high degree of accuracy.
  • The LiDAR+3D SLAM AGV can be used in a variety of applications, including warehouse logistics, manufacturing, and transportation.
  • The system is designed to be highly customizable, with different configurations and features available to meet the specific needs of different applications.
  • The LiDAR+3D SLAM AGV is designed to be easy to use and maintain, with a user-friendly interface and built-in diagnostics and monitoring tools.
  • The system is also designed to be energy-efficient, with a long-lasting battery that can be easily replaced.

4. Einride brings its electric trucks to UK freight sector in partnership with PepsiCo

• • Swedish autonomous electric truck company Einride has announced a partnership with PepsiCo to bring its electric trucks to the U.K. freight sector.
    The partnership will see Einride’s electric trucks used to transport goods between PepsiCo’s facilities in the U.K.
  • Einride’s electric trucks are designed to be autonomous, with the ability to operate without a human driver.
  • The trucks use a combination of cameras, sensors, and artificial intelligence to navigate roads and avoid obstacles.
  • The partnership with PepsiCo is part of Einride’s ongoing efforts to expand its operations and bring its innovative technology to new markets.
  • Einride’s electric trucks offer a range of benefits, including reduced emissions and lower operating costs compared to traditional diesel trucks.
  • The partnership with PepsiCo is a significant step forward for the U.K. freight sector, which is increasingly focused on reducing emissions and improving sustainability.

5. SOSLAB plans to go public in the second half of the year with ‘LiDAR’

• • SOSLAB is set to become the first Korean autonomous vehicle LiDAR company to be listed on the KOSDAQ through the technology special exception system.
  • The company has received an appropriate evaluation of the audit opinion in March, and expects the listing to proceed smoothly if it receives a technical evaluation grade of A or BBB.
  • The IPO organizer is Korea Investment & Securities and it will file for preliminary listing in June.
  • SOSLAB’s fixed 3D LiDAR ‘ML-X’ has advantages such as price competitiveness, restoration and image processing with original approximation data, no LiDAR protrusion phenomenon through miniaturization, and increased measurement distance.
  • The product weighs 860 grams and is 30% smaller than other products, which makes it easier to mount on the inside of a vehicle lamp or grille, without compromising the unique design.
  • The company aims to achieve more than 7 billion won in sales this year, more than tripling last year’s 2.5 billion won.
  • SOSLAB plans to develop and deliver various solutions, participate in smart city creation projects, and supply digital twin solutions through 3D LiDAR.