SensoWheel and SensoPedals are already supporting the use of self-driving trucks
Driver shortages, rising CO2 emissions and tight profit margins – the problems in the transport industry are obvious. Many logistics experts agree that the future of the transport industry will be significantly shaped by self-driving electric trucks. However, nobody can yet say when the technology will have developed enough to be actually used in road traffic. With the help of Sensodrive, Munich-based start-up Fernride has now presented a solution for lorry traffic at ports that is already helping self-driving trucks get around.
100% reliability thanks to Sensodrive: autonomous vehicles with human assistance.
Fernride's self-driving electric trucks are already used in closed areas such as logistics centres and ports. Human-assisted autonomy is the key success factor. This is because the trucks' autonomous operation is continuously monitored in a control centre. If one of the autonomous trucks encounters a borderline situation, a human in the control centre takes the wheel and navigates the vehicle remotely. This so-called "human-in-the-loop" approach allows autonomous vehicles to integrate seamlessly into ongoing operations while exceptional circumstances are handled by humans – supported by Sensodrive's high-quality products, which ensure this precise and intuitive control.
High-precision teleoperation with SensoWheel and SensoPedals from Sensodrive.
Fernride opted for force feedback products from Sensodrive to achieve its teleoperation solution and installed SensoWheels and SensoPedals in its remote-control cockpits. With the market's technically leading simulator steering wheel and best simulation pedals, the company ensures that the 'drivers' at the input stations receive one hundred percent realistic haptic feedback on all operating procedures. They can feel the resistance of the steering, brakes and accelerator pedal on their remote control as realistically as if they were sitting in the vehicle themselves.
This completely realistic driving experience is made possible by Sensodrive's high-precision force feedback products, which are also used in high-tech simulators in the automotive industry. They enable drivers to work more precisely and to have more confidence in the remote control, which increases efficiency and reliability in equal measure. In addition, the robust components' industrial capability guarantees smooth operation over a long period of time.
Reliable technology for safe transition to autonomous transport.
With its innovative solutions, Fernride is shaping the logistics of tomorrow and playing a pioneering role in transport automation.
The combination of advanced teleoperation and Sensodrive's precise control solutions builds a bridge between the present and an autonomous future. This shows how human support and advanced technology can work hand in hand to significantly improve not only the efficiency, but also the safety and sustainability of global supply chain transport.
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