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Javelin Robotics' autonomy software is where efficiency meets flexibility, a worthy co-pilot for human-driven trucks.

CEO & Co-Founder: Addwiteey Chrungoo

CTO Co-Founder: Sandesh Gowda

Investors: Y Combinator (W21)

History: Just Launched

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Javelin Robotics, a startup led by co-founders Addwiteey Chrungoo and Sandesh Gowda, is revolutionizing the trucking industry with its cutting-edge autonomy software. By teaming up with human drivers, the company is helping to increase productivity and capacity within the freight industry, ultimately improving earnings for truckers and solving the issues of an ageing workforce and increasing demand for trucking services.

With conventional trucks driving an average of 120,000 miles per year, Javelin's technology allows for trucks to hit over 190,000 miles per year, making a direct impact on truckers' earnings. With nearly 72% of all freight in the United States being moved by truckers and the industry facing a lack of new workers and an increasing demand for trucking services, Javelin's technology offers a solution that is desperately needed.

While many have looked to driverless trucks as a solution to these problems, they come with their own set of constraints, costs, and risks. Additionally, these types of trucks require major changes to how freight is currently transported, limiting flexibility and reach. Javelin's autonomy software is designed to work seamlessly with human drivers, offering an end-to-end service that includes autonomous ready freight search, automated driving in service zones, and effortless payments.

What sets Javelin apart is that they are not focused on building human-less trucks for large carriers, but rather the most practical and driver-friendly autonomous system for the majority of the trucking industry. By using the existing team driving model that truckers are already familiar with, and offering both operational flexibility and geographical reach, Javelin's technology does not require new infrastructure or changes in processes. This also aligns with current federal policy related to trucker jobs and provides similar monetary savings for carriers as driverless technology.

The co-founders, Addwiteey and Sandesh, bring a wealth of experience to the table, having previously worked together at Caterpillar, helping to bring the world's largest autonomous trucks into production. Their passion for robots and people is evident in their work and their goal to improve the lives of truckers.

‎Javelin Robotics welcomes the opportunity to chat with anyone interested in learning more about their technology, whether you are a trucker, run a trucking company, or are a shipper looking to ship faster. If you are interested in helping out or spreading the word about Javelin's technology, please reach out to founders@javelinrobotics.com. Give them a follow on Twitter @JavelinRobotics to stay in the loop.