When it comes to discussions about vehicles of the future, many believe that self-driving cars and trucks will take over. However, a company like Einride out of Sweden sees that there is room for both autonomous and remote controls, especially when it comes to long-haul trucks.
Einride envisions its transport vehicles of the future as windowless T-pods that will be on the roads as early as 2020; the 23-foot vehicles are equipped to transport about 15 regular pallets and 20 tons of weight at a time.
Ideally, the company imagines that the trucks could be switched to self-driving modes on long stretches of highway, and switched to remote controls in cities and other high-density areas. However, as Einride envisions remote controls for its driverless pods, an operator would be able to manage the navigation controls from afar.
Semi-Autonomous Transport Pods
Einride's Vehicles of the Future Offer Autonomous & Remote Controls
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Remote Transport - Einride's semi-autonomous transport pods offer both autonomous and remote controls for long-haul trucks.
2. Windowless T-pods - Einride's transport vehicles of the future are envisioned as windowless T-pods that can transport up to 20 tons of weight.
3. Remote-controlled Driverless Pods - Einride envisions remote controls for its driverless pods, allowing for management of navigation controls from afar.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation Industry - Einride's semi-autonomous transport pods disrupt the transportation industry with the introduction of autonomous and remote driving capabilities.
2. Logistics Industry - Einride's windowless T-pods have the potential to revolutionize the logistics industry with improved transportation efficiency.
3. Technology Industry - Einride's remote-controlled driverless pods present opportunities for the technology industry to innovate in the realm of remote-controlled and autonomous vehicles.