Self-driving truck start-up Kodiak partnering with SK Group to expand into Asia

by RJ Shara | May 26, 2021 | Startups

Kodiak Robotics, the U.S.-based self-driving truck startup, is partnering with South Korean conglomerate SK to check out the possibility of deploying its autonomous lorry innovation in Asia. The ultimate objective of the collaboration is to sell and distribute Kodiak’s self-driving innovation in the region. Kodiak will take a look at how it can use SK’s items, elements and innovation […] The ultimate goal of the partnership is to distribute and offer Kodiak’s self-driving technology in the region. Kodiak will take a look at how it can use SK’s items, components and technology for its autonomous system, consisting of artificial intelligence microprocessors and advanced emergency braking systems.”Our partnership with Kodiak will assist accelerate the commercialization of self-driving trucks in Asia,” said Jungho Shin, executive vice president of SK Inc. “Kodiak’s industry-leading technology and SK’s unparalleled reach in Korea and across Asia make this a natural collaboration. …