Humble Robotics enters autonomous freight race as AV investment hype resurges

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The autonomous vehicle industry is experiencing a resurgence reminiscent of the 2016 investment boom, with fresh capital and talent competition heating up the sector. Humble Robotics is among the new entrants targeting the freight segment of the market. Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick has also re-entered the space by building a new robotics company. Many of the entrepreneurs and engineers driving this new wave are veterans of the first AV hype cycle. The renewed momentum suggests the industry is regrouping with more experienced leadership than before.

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