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Plus, a pioneer in autonomous driving technology, has announced a partnership with Emergency Safety Solutions (ESS) to incorporate H.E.L.P.® Alerts into its Level 4 driverless trucking system, SuperDrive™. This initiative aligns with Plus’s commitment to safety and readiness for commercial driver-out operations.
Key Highlights
- Enhanced Safety Features: Plus’s integration of H.E.L.P.® Alerts equips driverless trucks with advanced warning systems for emergencies.
- H.E.L.P. Lighting Alerts: High-frequency flashing lamps on trucks and trailers alert nearby vehicles of a disabled autonomous truck.
- Digital Alerts: Real-time updates on the location of stopped trucks are broadcast through navigation apps and in-dash notifications.
- Progress on Safety Case: Plus reports 75% completion of its safety protocols for driver-out operations, showcasing its commitment to safe deployment.
This collaboration adds ESS’s patented hardware to Plus’s SuperDrive fleet, addressing critical safety scenarios when a truck becomes inoperable due to system or vehicle issues. These alerts improve communication with road users and emergency services, enhancing the overall safety of autonomous trucking operations.
David Liu, CEO and Co-founder of Plus, emphasized the importance of safety: “H.E.L.P. Alerts will contribute to our comprehensive incident management capabilities by expanding our sensor architecture and enhancing communications with road users and emergency services. This enhancement supports our progress toward completing our safety case, now at 75%, and achieving readiness for commercial driver-out operations soon.”
ESS COO and Co-founder Stephen Powers highlighted the partnership’s impact: “By combining H.E.L.P. advance warning communications with Plus’s industry-leading AI-based autonomous driving technology, we are advancing safety for autonomous trucks and improving road safety for everyone.”
About Plus
Plus is an AI-driven company focused on creating intelligent driving solutions to make transportation safer and more sustainable. With headquarters in Silicon Valley and operations in the U.S. and Europe, Plus collaborates with global partners to drive innovation in autonomous driving.
About Emergency Safety Solutions
ESS is dedicated to preventing crashes involving stopped or disabled vehicles through advanced warning systems. With patented H.E.L.P.® solutions, ESS aims to reduce injuries and fatalities caused by roadside emergencies.
For more information, visit www.plus.ai and www.ess-help.com.
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