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The mustache on the Volvo FH Autonomous contains the sensor stack, the home of all the sensors which allow the truck to perceive the world around it. What started out as a fun nickname for the first design has evolved into the defining feature of our self-driving mining truck.

A 40 tonne fully loaded long-haul truck represents a significant amount of responsibility on the road. For a vehicle like the Volvo VNL Autonomous, which is developed for on-road applications without a driver in the cab, safety cannot depend on a single component or function. All safety-critical systems have to remain available, even when something fails.

Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) has taken the first step toward industrializing autonomous mining trucks. The first Volvo FH Autonomous has been assembled at the Volvo Buses plant in Säffle, combining world-class manufacturing expertise with cutting-edge autonomous technology.

Reliable autonomy isn’t about finding the single best sensor. Cameras, LiDAR, and radars each see the world differently, and each has its weaknesses and strengths. The real challenge is getting these different sensors to agree in real time, fusing what they see into one image. That’s how we achieve safety and productivity.

Europe has taken the lead on AI regulation – a move that will shape the development of autonomous transport across the continent.

Waabi, the leader in physical AI, and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have reached a major milestone in autonomous trucking by successfully integrating the Waabi Driver with the Volvo VNL Autonomous. This joint achievement underscores the significant progress both companies are making together in advancing autonomous freight.

Since 2023, Uber Freight has been a key partner for Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.), united by a shared vision to transform the movement of goods through autonomous technology. Today, this collaboration is moving beyond the planning stage and delivering tangible results.

Europe’s automotive industry is at a crossroads. With global rivals racing ahead in automated and autonomous transport, the EU’s new Automotive Action Plan aims to close the gap, turning policy ambition into real-world deployment.

Autonomous solutions are changing the game in mining and quarrying, allowing for a strategic downsizing of vehicle fleets and unlocking new efficiencies across the industry. As the Head of Sales Mining and Quarrying for Volvo Autonomous Solutions, I have a front-row seat to this transformational shift.

With the power to enhance efficiency, safety and reliability, autonomous transport operations are poised for exponential growth in the coming years. However, turning this forecast into a reality demands innovative and robust solutions that overcome significant barriers to adoption. This is precisely where Volvo Autonomous Solutions’ Autona offer comes into play.