SAN DIEGO, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TuSimple
(Nasdaq: TSP), a global self-driving technology company, today
released the initial results of an industry-first telematics study
analyzing the comparative safety performance of TuSimple's fully
autonomous (SAE Level 4) trucking technology versus manually
driven trucks.
Utilizing telematics data processed by Fleet Nav Systems powered
by Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, the
company analyzed autonomous miles driven by TuSimple's technology
and compared the data to a benchmark rate of critical driving
events per 100 miles driven by humans in the same vehicle types and
vehicle vocation at other trucking companies.
The telematics data measured industry standard critical driving
events, such as harsh acceleration1, braking2
and cornering3, which can be considered leading
indicators for unsafe driving that can increase the risk and
frequency of accidents. The data was collected in a variety of
conditions, including day, night, rain, and extreme heat as well as
on highways and surface streets.
The initial results from a 10-week sample analyzing 80,000 miles
demonstrate a significant reduction in industry standard harsh
driving events by TuSimple's autonomous driving technology relative
to benchmark rates and human-operated driving.
Study highlights include:
Event
Type
|
Number of events
per 100 miles
(TuSimple Autonomous
Technology)
|
Number of events
per 100 miles
(Industry Human-Operated
Driving)
|
Harsh
Braking
|
0 - 0.02
|
0.08 -
0.10
|
Harsh
Acceleration
|
0.11 -
0.16
|
0.99 -
1.06
|
Harsh
Cornering
|
0.04 -
0.10
|
1.18 -
1.89
|
"By leveraging Geotab's rich aggregated telematics datasets, we
were able to provide real world insights for a variety of driving
scenarios to make a fair comparison between TuSimple's autonomous
driving safety performance and human drivers operating under the
same conditions," said Joy Bailer,
Chief Engineer at Fleet Nav Systems. "Being able to provide
reliable data in this type of study is vital to better
understanding the significance of self-driving trucking
technology."
By gathering real-time insights, the data suggests that
TuSimple's autonomous technology has lower harsh event rates when
contrasted with benchmark rates and human-operated driving.
"We're incredibly excited about the initial study results and
the potential for TuSimple's technology to provide a new standard
for safety for the trucking industry," said Jim Mullen, Chief Administrative Officer for
TuSimple. "We believe building and validating the safest and most
efficient driver will save lives and truly transform our industry.
Carriers rightfully cherish their multimillion-mile drivers, and
TuSimple's technology is designed to provide an even higher level
of safety across our fleet partners."
About TuSimple
TuSimple is a global autonomous
driving technology company, headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in
Arizona, Texas, Europe, and China. Founded in 2015, TuSimple is developing
a commercial-ready, fully autonomous (SAE Level 4) driving solution
for long-haul heavy-duty trucks. TuSimple aims to transform the
$4 trillion global truck freight
industry through the company's leading AI technology, which makes
it possible for trucks to see 1,000 meters away, operate nearly
continuously, and consume 10% less fuel than manually driven
trucks. Visit us at www.tusimple.com.
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1 Harsh acceleration is defined as acceleration
greater than 3.35 m/s2 in
the forward direction. In the vehicle, the driver would feel like
they were pushed back into the seat and the load in the vehicle
would shift to the rear.
2 Harsh braking occurs when a driver uses more force
than necessary to control the vehicle. The presence of harsh
braking often indicates aggressive or distracted driving that can
lead to costly claims, as well as increased maintenance issues.
3 Harsh cornering is an event that exceeds certain
values of Geotab's GO device's accelerometer, specifically Side to
Side values (G-Force). This action increases the amount of force on
the vehicle, putting top-heavy vehicles at risk of overturning.
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