Self-driving truck startup Kodiak Robotics Inc. landed a near $50 million contract to help automate Army ground vehicles used in difficult terrain.
Kodiak announced the contract with a $49.9 million ceiling Tuesday. It showcases the Defense Department’s continued investment in making military operations more autonomous. The Army’s efforts are led by the Robotic Combat Vehicle program.
The company will use its self-driving software applications to develop and deploy capabilities for driverless Army vehicles with a focus on complex and GPS-challenged areas.
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Kodiak has invested in a system that operates without map applications—making it a good fit with the Army’s ...
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