Aurora CEO Predicts Amazon Self-Driving Cars Will Deliver Goods

The transcript discusses Amazon's interest in self-driving cars and its partnership with Aurora, a company developing self-driving technology. Aurora's approach is compared to that of Google and Tesla, highlighting its focus on building a driver system. The conversation covers the industry's progress, challenges, and ethical considerations. Aurora's future plans and investments are also discussed, emphasizing its role as an independent player in the transportation sector.

Why is Amazon interested in self-driving cars according to the transcript?

• To develop new car models

• To compete with Google

• To enhance their logistics capabilities

• To expand their retail business

What is Aurora's main focus in the self-driving car industry?

• Manufacturing car parts

• Building entire vehicles

• Developing driving software

• Creating navigation systems

How does Aurora's approach to self-driving technology differ from Tesla's?

• They focus on hardware only

• They do not collaborate with other companies

• They build their own cars

• They integrate their technology into existing vehicles

What potential benefits does self-driving technology offer according to the transcript?

• Increased car sales

• Reduced traffic congestion

• Higher fuel consumption

• More expensive transportation

What is a significant challenge in developing self-driving cars?

• Designing new car models

• Reducing car weight

• Increasing car speed

• Predicting other drivers' actions

What is Aurora's strategy for dealing with ethical issues in self-driving technology?

• Avoiding complex situations

• Developing defensive driving capabilities

• Relying on human intervention

• Ignoring them

How does Aurora plan to use the funding they received?

• To build new factories

• To hire more people and develop technology

• To acquire other companies

• To market their products