Robot model
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…
- Manufacturer
- Aurora Innovation
- Form factor
- truck
- Maturity
- pilot
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 2
- Website
- ir.aurora.tech ↗
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Overview
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.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- pilot(Small-scale deployment in controlled or trial conditions.)
- Verified deployments
- 2 deployments on file
- Sources on file
- 8 sources, view all
Key facts
Form factor
Class 8 autonomous truck
Autonomy level
Aurora Driver (L4), 2nd-gen kit
Human in cab
observer-free target Q2 2026
OEM
International (Navistar) LT
Production target
Q2 2026
Specs
Oem
International (Navistar) LT
Type
Class 8 autonomous truck
Autonomy
Aurora Driver (L4), 2nd-gen kit
Human In Cab
observer-free target Q2 2026
Data & sources
Company filings
1
Press releases
4
News coverage
1
Web sources
2
8 sources backing this record.View all →
Accountability: Aurora Innovation has a Claim Integrity of 33% (1 of 3 public claims verified). See the industry ledger.
Pricing
No verified price is on record for Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen). Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (2)
Operated by Uber Freight
Uber Freight was one of two launch customers when Aurora Innovation began commercial driverless long-haul trucking on the Dallas-to-Houston corridor on May 1, 2025.
Operated by Hirschbach Motor Lines
Hirschbach Motor Lines was one of two launch customers when Aurora Innovation began commercial driverless long-haul trucking on the Dallas-to-Houston corridor on May 1, 2025.
Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) on the deployment map
Where Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Recent activity
- CreatedMay 31, 2026
Deployment-verified media (1)
Aurora Innovation footage marking its first commercial driverless (empty-cab) freight runs on the Dallas-to-Houston corridor. The autonomous system is the Aurora Driver; this model entity is its second-generation International LT integration, with that hardware kit targeted for 2026.
From deployment: Texas
Runs on (1)
- Aurora Driverfoundation-model · commercial
Supply chain (2)
Compute / semiconductor
- Continental AGAurora 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)manufactures-forannounced
- NVIDIANVIDIA 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)supplies
Suppliers appear here when verified with at least two strong sources (maker-official / IR / regulatory / standards-body / verified tier-2). Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history.
Safety record
No incidents on record for Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen).
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (8)
- https://ir.aurora.tech/news-events/press-releases/detail/128/aurora-expands-driverless-trucking-service-from-fort-worth-to-el-paso
- https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/aurora-heads-into-2026-with-big-plans-on-tap
- https://ir.aurora.tech/news-events/press-releases/detail/119/aurora-begins-commercial-driverless-trucking-in-texas-ushering-in-a-new-era-of-freight
- https://aurora.tech/newsroom/aurora-demonstrates-the-aurora-driver
- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001828108/000182810825000137/aurora_2q25xshareholderx.htm
- https://www.peterbilt.com/news-and-events/press-releases/peterbilt-showcases-first-model-579-with-aurora-driver
- https://www.truckinginfo.com/10249848/aurora-heads-into-2026-with-big-plans-on-tap
- https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/01/aurora-launches-commercial-self-driving-truck-service-in-texas/
Common questions
- 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.
- How much does Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) cost?
- Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen)'s price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) from Aurora Innovation. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
- 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?
- 2 verified deployments of Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Texas.
- 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, Aurora Driver on Peterbilt 579 (PACCAR), Cat MineStar Command for Hauling, Einride Pod.
- 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 · 5 deployments) are both truck robots on the DEPLOY registry. Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) has 2 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 42% 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 no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 8 sources (5 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-12
Verification posture
Verified
High confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-12
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: pilot
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: truck
Sources by quality tier
- 4
- primary-company-ir
- Company IR disclosure
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 1
- primary-sec-filing
- SEC filing
- 1
- secondary-industry-publication
- Industry publication
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen).Recent coverage
Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) in third-party press
Aurora's autonomous trucking playbook: hundreds of driverless trucks by end of 2026
Edge Case Conducts Independent, Comprehensive Assessment for Aurora, Setting New Bar for Autonomous Vehicle Safety Assurance
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Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Aurora's autonomous trucking playbook: hundreds of driverless trucks by end of 2026
Aurora CEO Chris Urmson says the company will have hundreds of driverless trucks on the road by end of 2026 and thousands within two years, with 5 trucks currently operating…
Edge Case Conducts Independent, Comprehensive Assessment for Aurora, Setting New Bar for Autonomous Vehicle Safety Assurance
Aurora announces that Edge Case completed an independent comprehensive safety assessment of its autonomous vehicle system, which Aurora frames as setting a new bar for AV safety…
DARPA X-Plane Designed To Maneuver With Just Bursts Of Air Finally Gets Its Wings
Aurora Flight Sciences and DARPA hope to see the X-65 drone fly next year after suffering delays and cost growth. The post DARPA X-Plane Designed To Maneuver With Just Bursts Of…
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Aurora begins driverless operations at night and opens Phoenix terminal
Aurora Innovation began driverless nighttime truck operations and opened its Phoenix terminal, doubling potential truck utilization. Aurora plans 200 driverless trucks on public…
Aurora: 200+ Driverless Trucks Planned, Expansion Accelerates
Aurora CEO Chris Urmson: 200+ driverless trucks by end of 2026, production of 20 trucks/week later in 2026. 370,000+ driverless miles.
Aurora Announces Q1 2026 Results: 370K+ driverless miles, 200+ trucks planned
Aurora Q1 2026: Revenue M, 370,000+ driverless miles, 100% on-time performance. Anticipates 200+ driverless trucks by end of 2026.
Volvo and Aurora Launch Autonomous Truck Route to Oklahoma City
Aurora and Volvo launch a driverless autonomous truck route to Oklahoma City, expanding Aurora's commercial freight corridor footprint.
Volvo and Aurora Launch Autonomous Truck Route to Oklahoma City
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Innovation launched a new autonomous truck route to Oklahoma City, expanding Aurora's commercial freight lanes across the Sun Belt.
Leading Carrier Selects Aurora to Scale Autonomous Fleet to 500 Trucks
Hirschbach selects Aurora to scale its autonomous fleet to 500 trucks, anchoring a hybrid network of autonomous and human-driven vehicles.
Aurora Triples Driverless Network to 10 Routes and Prepares to Expand Across U.S. Sun Belt
Aurora Innovation triples its driverless trucking network to 10 routes, with truck capacity fully committed through Q3 2026, preparing for Sun Belt expansion.
Aurora Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
Aurora reported Q1 2026 results highlighting next-generation hardware designed for a million-mile lifespan at over half the cost, with plans to deploy more than 200 driverless…
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/aurora-international-lt.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/bce30d43-45e4-48b0-8119-80fdd4b84e9b
- Revision history: /models/aurora-international-lt/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Reality vs attention
Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) draws attention at the 71st percentile but verifies reality at the 43rd percentile among truck robots. Hype Gap +27.5, 7th widest among truck robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 15, 2026