ISEE deploys world’s first fully autonomous truck yard

ISEE, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology for transportation and logistics, has unveiled the world’s first commercial fleet deployment of autonomous yard trucks fully powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

The groundbreaking deployment, situated in Texas, United States, marks a shift from experimental trials to the commercialization of autonomous yard trucks, heralding a new era characterized by enhanced safety, efficiency, and capacity within the supply chain.

The autonomous truck yard marks a major milestone in transportation logistics. ISEE’s utilization of AI, machine learning, and computer vision has led to the development and deployment of a fully autonomous system, streamlining yard operations to cut costs, enhance safety, and provide staffing predictability amid labour shortages.

The deployment at the 1.7 million square foot distribution centre, featuring 750 trailer staging bays, is the pioneering use of a fleet of autonomous yard trucks capable of operating around the clock, regardless of weather conditions.

“This campus is the first facility to commercially deploy a fleet of fully autonomous yard trucks. It validates that ISEE is leading the industry in autonomous yard truck technology,” said Yibiao Zhao, ISEE CEO and co-founder.

“Recognizing revenue from a Fortune 100 customer for their full-facility deployment is only the beginning. We have a strong pipeline that we are excited to share when the moment is right,” said Debbie Yu, co-founder of ISEE.

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The autonomous truck yard can significantly reduce accidents and collisions by eliminating the potential for human error. The technology used by ISEE, such as cutting-edge sensor technologies and advanced algorithms, ensures that every movement is executed with precision and caution.

Another important feature of the autonomous truck yard is its ability to provide new capacity. According to the predictions of the American Trucking Association, the US will face a shortage of 160 thousand truck drivers by the end of this decade, which is putting a strain on the supply chain and the economy.

Autonomous yard trucks can help provide additional driving capacity, and facility managers can rest easy knowing they don’t have to worry about filling driver shifts every day.

The seamless integration of the autonomous truck yard with existing systems is a key feature. The facility operator can continue using their current systems to request material moves across the facility. ISEE’s system will dispatch autonomous yard trucks to fulfil those requests without requiring any additional infrastructure.

Furthermore, ISEE is committed to workforce development and views the deployment of the autonomous truck yard as an opportunity to train and upskill transportation workers in managing and maintaining new systems. This dedication ensures that workers can excel in the evolving transportation landscape.

ISEE is an autonomous technology company dedicated to enhancing efficiency and safety with trucks engineered to adapt flexibly to any environment, empowering workers to excel alongside automation. Established in 2017, ISEE emerged from AI research conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).