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Importance of Safety and Building Relationships in Self-Driving Technology Industry
TLDR Aurora CEO Chris Urmson highlights the importance of prioritizing safety, building a strong technology framework, and focusing on the trucking industry over ride-hailing for successful growth in the self-driving technology sector. Urmson also emphasizes the significance of integrating teams, educating the public and regulators, and considering societal impacts for responsible development of autonomous vehicles.
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Aurora CEO Chris Urmson emphasizes the importance of building the company ahead of the product in order to scale and grow successfully in the self-driving technology industry.
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Aurora CEO Chris Urmson discusses the importance of safety and a robust technology framework in developing self-driving cars at Aurora.
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Aurora has heavily invested in world-leading simulation capability and virtual development tools to gather realistic data efficiently for self-driving car development.
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Aurora focuses on building a safety case model to ensure autonomous vehicles do not create unreasonable risks on the road, emphasizing the importance of educating the public and regulators on the differences between fully autonomous driving technology and systems that support human drivers.
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Aurora is focusing on entering the market with a trucking-related product before ride-hailing due to the larger market size, differentiated technology, and scalability of trucking compared to urban environments.
19:15
Aurora is prioritizing the trucking industry over ride-hailing due to the current shortage of drivers and the potential for growth in the freight and trucking space.
23:11
Aurora CEO Chris Urmson emphasizes the significant safety impact, freedom, and economic benefits of self-driving technology, while acknowledging the potential negative societal impact on job displacement, highlighting the need for thoughtful consideration and societal responsibility.
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Aurora CEO Chris Urmson discusses the challenges and benefits of integrating teams from different companies, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and trust in the process.
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Surrounding yourself with quality people who share the mission is crucial for long-term success in entrepreneurship.
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