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Description

Aurora's second-generation driverless hardware kit on the International LT (Navistar) platform, the basis for fully observer-free operation targeted for Q2 2026 (produced via Roush). Distinct from the current PACCAR fleet, which still carries an OEM-requested observer.

Key facts & specs

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website: https://ir.aurora.tech/news-events/press-releases/detail/128/aurora-expands-driverless-trucking-service-from-fort-worth-to-el-paso
maturity: pilot
lifecycle: active
manufacturer: Aurora Innovation
deployments count: 9
Maturity stage: pilot
Oem: International (Navistar) LT
Type: Class 8 autonomous truck
Autonomy: Aurora Driver (L4), 2nd-gen kit
Human In Cab: observer-free target Q2 2026
Form factor: Class 8 autonomous truck
Autonomy level: Aurora Driver (L4), 2nd-gen kit
Production target: Q2 2026
Gen 2 hardware: Aurora Driver 2 — more powerful, built to last 1 million miles
Driverless miles ( June 2026): 440,000 driverless miles completed
Routes: 10 driverless routes across U.S. Sun Belt
Nonstop capability: Phoenix to Fort Worth — ~1,000 miles, 15 hours nonstop
Texas operations: 5 autonomous trucks (no safety monitors) between Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, El Paso

Safety record

Safety Status

1 incident(s) logged

1 incident on record (1 minor). Most recent: Dec 2024.

Risk Metrics

Incidents: 1

Recalls: 0

Latest: Dec 2024

minor: 1

Supply chain

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Continental AGCOMPUTE / SEMICONDUCTOR
Continental AG Aurora Driver hardware unit (Continental AG to mass-manufacture Aurora Driver integrated compute + sensor hardware at scale from 2027; announced CES 2025 tri-party joint release)
Continental AG Aurora Driver hardware unit (Continental AG to mass-manufacture Aurora Driver integrated compute + sensor hardware at scale from 2027; announced CES 2025 tri-party joint release)
NVIDIACOMPUTE / SEMICONDUCTOR
NVIDIA NVIDIA DRIVE Thor + DriveOS (primary compute SoC for Aurora Driver L4 autonomous system integrated into Aurora Driver on Kenworth T680 / International LT platform; announced CES 2025 joint tri-party release)
NVIDIA NVIDIA DRIVE Thor + DriveOS (primary compute SoC for Aurora Driver L4 autonomous system integrated into Aurora Driver on Kenworth T680 / International LT platform; announced CES 2025 joint tri-party release)

Software & AI models

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Aurora Driverfoundation-model · commercial

FAQ

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What is Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen)?

Aurora's second-generation driverless hardware kit on the International LT (Navistar) platform, the basis for fully observer-free operation targeted for Q2 2026 (produced via Roush). Distinct from the current PACCAR fleet, which still carries an OEM-requested observer.

Is Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.

Who makes Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen)?

Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) is made by Aurora Innovation, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, founded in 2017.

Where is Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) deployed?

9 verified deployments of Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) are on the DEPLOY registry, including at U.S. Sun Belt (10-route commercial network), Dallas-Laredo Texas Corridor, USA, Dallas-Houston Texas Corridor, USA.

Can you buy Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen)?

Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) is in pilot deployments with named customers and is not yet broadly for sale.

What AI powers Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen)?

Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) runs Aurora Driver. Each brain assignment is verified at the registry level via primary sources.

What are alternatives to Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen)?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable truck robots to Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) include Gatik Autonomous Box Truck, Kodiak Driverless Truck, Kodiak Driver, Plus SuperDrive Autonomous Truck.

How does Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) compare to Gatik Autonomous Box Truck?

Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) and Gatik Autonomous Box Truck (Gatik · 12 deployments) are both truck robots on the DEPLOY registry. Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) has 9 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

Is Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) a top truck?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) ranks in roughly the top 12% of truck models tracked by the registry.

What is Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen)'s maturity stage?

Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) is at the pilot stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Pilot stage means at least one named-customer trial deployment is verified.

Is Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) safe?

Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 minor). Most recent: Dec 2024. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.

What is the Aurora International LT autonomous truck?

Aurora is purchasing International LT Series vehicles to provide customers with greater driverless capacity in 2026. The International LT is integrated with the Aurora Driver autonomous system. Aurora expanded humanless operations in 2026 with this next-gen platform, returning to driverless operations.

Deployments

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Sectors & applications

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Service & Cobot Robotics/