Transportation – VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com Transformative tech coverage that matters Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:25:58 -0700 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0 126020344Copyright 2022, VentureBeat VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/wp-content/themes/vb-news/brand/img/logos/VB_Extended_Logo_40H.png https://venturebeat.com 144 23 Venturebeat.com Autonomous trucking company Plus drives faster transition to semi-autonomous trucks https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/24/autonomous-trucking-company-plus-drives-faster-transition-to-semi-autonomous-trucks/ Tue, 24 May 2022 12:40:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2798459
Plus is taking an innovative driver-in approach that aligns with the critical challenges facing the trucking industry today.Read More]]> 2798459Autonomous trucking company Plus drives faster transition to semi-autonomous trucks COVID-19 makes automation more important than ever for enterprise integration https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/21/covid-19-makes-automation-more-important-than-ever-for-enterprise-integration/ Sat, 21 May 2022 20:10:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2789074
Automation: a key trend for ecommerce and digital transformation as organizations push through the business impacts of the ongoing pandemic.Read More]]> 2789074COVID-19 makes automation more important than ever for enterprise integration The problem with self-driving cars https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/14/the-problem-with-self-driving-cars/ Sat, 14 May 2022 15:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2790894
The question was never about automating driving. The question is about how to transform the transit experience.Read More]]> 2790894The problem with self-driving cars Autonomous trucking transition to drive job change, not job loss https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/03/autonomous-trucking-transition-to-drive-job-change-not-job-loss/ Tue, 03 May 2022 14:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2791658
A recent report found that increased productivity tied to long-haul automation would yield 35,100 jobs/year and more than $68 billion in GDP.Read More]]> 2791658Autonomous trucking transition to drive job change, not job loss The secret to achieving sustainability in the supply chain https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/22/the-secret-to-achieving-sustainability-in-the-supply-chain/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 20:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2777208
For many businesses, increasing supply chain sustainability without increasing costs seems impossible. However, there's hope.Read More]]> 2777208The secret to achieving sustainability in the supply chain Multi-camera 3D-vision provider Nodar secures funding to drive automation https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/12/multi-camera-3d-vision-provider-nodar-secures-12m-in-series-a-funding/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:03:59 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2786171
NODAR, whose long-range, high-resolution, real-time camera-based software is used for driver-assisted and fully autonomous vehicles, will use the funding for additional R&D of its core technology.Read More]]> 2786171Multi-camera 3D-vision provider Nodar secures funding to drive automation How the metaverse could disrupt the in-car experience https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/09/how-the-metaverse-could-disrupt-the-in-car-experience/ Sat, 09 Apr 2022 21:10:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2784252
With AR components making their way into cars, some auto makers aim to go a step further and bring the metaverse into their vehicles.Read More]]> 2784252How the metaverse could disrupt the in-car experience Kargo, which powers supply chain visibility with smart loading docks and data, raises $25M https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/23/kargo-which-powers-supply-chain-visibility-with-smart-loading-docks-and-data-raises-25m/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:45:21 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2779471
Kargo has developed a hardware-software platform that captures and aggregates data from physical loading docks and enterprise systems.Read More]]> 2779471Kargo, which powers supply chain visibility with smart loading docks and data, raises $25M AI improves driver safety with actionable real-time insights https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/17/ai-improves-driver-safety-with-actionable-real-time-insights/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:22:58 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2776272
KeepTruckin released the results of a two-year-long study on the use of AI technology for driver safety and coaching in commercial vehicles. The key findings: Active use of AI and coaching techniques led to 22% fewer accidents and 56% fewer unsafe driving incidents. Read More]]> 2776272AI improves driver safety with actionable real-time insights Nautilus Labs raises $34M to optimize ship routes while reducing emissions https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/16/nautilus-labs-raises-34m-to-optimize-ship-routes-while-reducing-emissions/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2763655
Nautilus Labs, a company developing an AI-powered ship routing solution to cut down on emissions, has raised $34 million in funding.Read More]]> 2763655Nautilus Labs raises $34M to optimize ship routes while reducing emissions How to build the transportation hub of the future in 5 days https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/15/how-to-build-the-transportation-hub-of-the-future-in-5-days/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2766838
Data from driverless trucks show that companies should focus on autonomous vehicles for enclosed spaces and the benefits they provide. Read More]]> 2766838How to build the transportation hub of the future in 5 days Convelio, which automates shipping processes for luxury goods, raises $35M https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/06/convelio-which-automates-shipping-processes-for-luxury-goods-raises-35m/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2768357
Convelio, which automates shipping processes and workflows for luxury goods, has raised $35 million in a funding round.Read More]]> 2768357Convelio, which automates shipping processes for luxury goods, raises $35M Report: 85% of companies experience at least one ransomware attack per year https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/01/report-85-of-companies-experience-at-least-one-ransomware-attack-per-year/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:40:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2767602
There's a discrepancy between a company's confidence in preventing or mitigating ransomware attacks and its actual ability to do so.Read More]]> 2767602Report: 85% of companies experience at least one ransomware attack per year Arm unveils image processor for driver assistance and automation https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/18/arm-unveils-image-processor-for-driver-assistance-and-automation/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2764295
Arm has introduced a design for an automotive image signal processor to enhance driver assistance and automation technologies.Read More]]> 2764295Arm unveils image processor for driver assistance and automation Training autonomous vehicles requires more than simulation https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/17/training-autonomous-vehicles-requires-more-than-simulation/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:30:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2763473
Many autonomous vehicle companies use simulators to help with development and testing. But simulators are imperfect.Read More]]> 2763473Training autonomous vehicles requires more than simulation EyeVi looks to improve road maintenance with digital twins https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/09/eyevi-looks-to-improve-road-maintenance-with-digital-twins/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2760079
EyeVi, an Estonian startup,  plans to build out tools to automate road data capture to improve maintenance and operations and expand into U.S. markets.Read More]]> 2760079EyeVi looks to improve road maintenance with digital twins Leaf Logistics, which develops AI-powered logistics software, secures $37M https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/09/leaf-logistics-which-develops-ai-powered-logistics-software-secures-37m/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2759917
Leaf Logistics, which develops AI-powered supply chain and logistics software, has raised $37 million in venture capital.Read More]]> 2759917Leaf Logistics, which develops AI-powered logistics software, secures $37M Parade nabs $12.7M to match up shipments with transportation https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/09/parade-nabs-12-7m-to-match-up-shipments-with-transportation/ https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/09/parade-nabs-12-7m-to-match-up-shipments-with-transportation/#respond Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2755952
Parade, a startup offering an AI-driven platform to match up shipments with transportation, has raised $12.7 million.Read More]]> https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/09/parade-nabs-12-7m-to-match-up-shipments-with-transportation/feed/ 0 2755952Parade nabs $12.7M to match up shipments with transportation Basemark creates AR experience for BMW cars https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/09/basemark-creates-ar-experience-for-bmw-cars/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2760115
BMW Group has gone into overdrive on car innovations lately, and Basemark helped it develop an augmented reality application to help drivers.Read More]]> 2760115Basemark creates AR experience for BMW cars Annotell raises $24M to develop data labeling tools for autonomous driving systems https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/03/annotell-raises-24m-to-develop-data-labeling-tools-for-autonomous-driving-systems/ https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/03/annotell-raises-24m-to-develop-data-labeling-tools-for-autonomous-driving-systems/#respond Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:15:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2756281
Annotell, a company developing data labeling tools for autonomous vehicle systems, has raised $24 million in venture capital.Read More]]> https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/03/annotell-raises-24m-to-develop-data-labeling-tools-for-autonomous-driving-systems/feed/ 0 2756281Annotell raises $24M to develop data labeling tools for autonomous driving systems How AI accelerates insurance claims processing https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/02/how-ai-accelerates-insurance-claims-processing/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:50:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2757641 The immediate aftermath of a vehicular crash is difficult for all parties involved. The drivers have to process the trauma, address injuries with medical attention, exchange information, and figure out how to get their damaged cars repaired or replaced. Insurance companies have to conduct damage assessments and figure out the most efficient and least expensive […]

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The immediate aftermath of a vehicular crash is difficult for all parties involved. The drivers have to process the trauma, address injuries with medical attention, exchange information, and figure out how to get their damaged cars repaired or replaced. Insurance companies have to conduct damage assessments and figure out the most efficient and lea…Read More]]> 2757641How AI accelerates insurance claims processing Supply chain startup Loadsmart raises $200M to automate logistics processes https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/01/supply-chain-startup-loadsmart-raises-200m-to-automate-logistics-processes/ https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/01/supply-chain-startup-loadsmart-raises-200m-to-automate-logistics-processes/#respond Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2755831
Loadsmart, which offers software to automate logistics and transportation processes, has raised $200 million in funding.Read More]]> https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/01/supply-chain-startup-loadsmart-raises-200m-to-automate-logistics-processes/feed/ 0 2755831Supply chain startup Loadsmart raises $200M to automate logistics processes Vecna Robotics raises new capital as the warehouse automation industry grows https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/26/vecna-robotics-raises-new-capital-as-the-warehouse-automation-industry-grows/ https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/26/vecna-robotics-raises-new-capital-as-the-warehouse-automation-industry-grows/#respond Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2752241
Vecna Robotics, which is developing automation technologies for warehouse customers, has raised $65 million in a new funding round.Read More]]> https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/26/vecna-robotics-raises-new-capital-as-the-warehouse-automation-industry-grows/feed/ 0 2752241Vecna Robotics raises new capital as the warehouse automation industry grows Vimaan emerges from stealth to tackle warehouse inventory management https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/26/vimaan-emerges-from-stealth-to-tackle-warehouse-inventory-management-using-drones/ https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/26/vimaan-emerges-from-stealth-to-tackle-warehouse-inventory-management-using-drones/#respond Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:00:56 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2751874
Vimaan, a company developing drone-based technology to monitor inventory in warehouses, has emerged from stealth with $25 million in funding.Read More]]> https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/26/vimaan-emerges-from-stealth-to-tackle-warehouse-inventory-management-using-drones/feed/ 0 2751874Vimaan emerges from stealth to tackle warehouse inventory management Verusen lands $25M in fresh capital to expand its supply chain analytics platform https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/25/verusen-lands-25m-in-fresh-capital-to-expand-its-supply-chain-analytics-platform/ https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/25/verusen-lands-25m-in-fresh-capital-to-expand-its-supply-chain-analytics-platform/#respond Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:45:22 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2751818
Verusen, a company developing AI-powered software to help address supply chain challenges, has raised $25 million in capital.Read More]]> https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/25/verusen-lands-25m-in-fresh-capital-to-expand-its-supply-chain-analytics-platform/feed/ 0 2751818Verusen lands $25M in fresh capital to expand its supply chain analytics platform InstaDeep raises $100M to inject enterprise decision-making with AI https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/25/instadeep-raises-100m-to-inject-enterprise-decision-making-with-ai/ https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/25/instadeep-raises-100m-to-inject-enterprise-decision-making-with-ai/#respond Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:22:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2752124
InstaDeep, a company collaborating on AI solutions for organizations including Google AI and BioNTech, has raised $100 million in capital.Read More]]> https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/25/instadeep-raises-100m-to-inject-enterprise-decision-making-with-ai/feed/ 0 2752124InstaDeep raises $100M to inject enterprise decision-making with AI AI Weekly: Watson Health and semi-autonomous driving failures show the dangers of overpromising AI https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/21/ai-weekly-watson-health-and-semi-autonomous-driving-failures-show-the-dangers-of-overpromising-ai/ https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/21/ai-weekly-watson-health-and-semi-autonomous-driving-failures-show-the-dangers-of-overpromising-ai/#respond Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:30:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2752333
AI technologies can fall short of their promise, as news from this week about Watson Health and semi-autonomous driving systems showed.Read More]]> https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/21/ai-weekly-watson-health-and-semi-autonomous-driving-failures-show-the-dangers-of-overpromising-ai/feed/ 0 2752333AI Weekly: Watson Health and semi-autonomous driving failures show the dangers of overpromising AI