A self-driving truck drove from California to Florida with minimal human intervention

Embark has just completed a coast-to-coast test drive of its self-driving semi-truck. The San Francisco-based startup is building self-driving software specifically designed for long-haul routes on interstate highways. The 2,400-mile ride lasted 44 hours over the course of 5 days, as there had to be a human pilot ready to takeover in case of a disengagement. Read more...