AI in commercial vehicles - statistics & facts

Throughout the freeways and other roads of the world, it has been the calling of many human beings to transport goods from A to B by driving commercial vehicles. As technology has progressed over time, various machines and devices have been designed to aid these drivers in their sometimes thousands of kilometer journeys. In recent years however, one technology type has seen a significant increase in its implementation in these vehicles, and that’s the usage of artificial intelligence (AI). From advanced route monitoring systems to fully autonomous vehicles, the usage of AI has been wide ranging and swiftly implemented, setting up one of the most important trends in logistics processes today. However, despite the popularity of artificial intelligence, there has been great discussion as to whether AI is a positive use in commercial vehicles, considering concerns around the safety of AI usage in road traffic vehicles, as well as to what may become of such systems in the future.

What is AI being used for?

As AI funding across the world , hit 40 billion U.S dollars in 2023, the rise in the popularity of Artificial Intelligence usage has fueled the income of various AI start-ups and has spearheaded the drive for these companies to find new ways of implementing the technology. Companies such as PlusAI. are among the most important companies in the drive for autonomous vehicles, achieving around 720 million U.S dollars in funding during their last financing round. However, autonomous vehicles are not the only use of AI in this field. Start-ups such as Trimble Inc. specialize in positioning logistics solutions that enhance the efficiency of commercial vehicles, yet still allow human beings to operate them. This new technology, combined with Amazon’s new AI technology to inspect vans before delivery in October 2023, this human and AI partnership appears to be a steady trend, but the question is, for how long will this last?

What further uses could we see in the future?

A particular buzzword today which is associated with the implementation of Artificial Intelligence in vehicular technology is the word ’drone’. From small handheld drones to the ever-ominous presence of the Predator drone in warfare, it is no surprise that the usage of drones in delivery process is highly sought after technology. Considering that the commercial drone market is set to increase by 17 billion U.S dollars by 2030, this expansion in automated commercial vehicle processes will in no doubt expand to the sky above us, as well as just the roads. Although there may be issues ahead, countries such as the United States are implementing a holistic approach to AI related issues., that may speed up the further implementation of AI usage in commercial vehicles. It is fair to say that whatever the future may hold, the implementation of Artificial Intelligence in commercial vehicles, as well as other logistical processes is almost certain. What remains unclear, however, is when we as consumers will gain from the implemented technology.
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Published by Statista Research Department, Mar 22, 2024

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Artificial intelligence (AI) startup funding worldwide in 2023
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