Self-driving vehicle software provider Oxa has bought StreetDrone, a firm which develops and deploys autonomous technology for the movement of goods in ports and logistics hubs.
Oxa says StreetDrone's "expertise in industrial logistics, and proven drive-by-wire, vehicle integration and teleoperation technologies complement Oxa's self-driving software platform".
"StreetDrone joining Oxa marks another leap forward for us as we continue to build the world’s most comprehensive self-driving software platform," said Gavin Jackson, CEO of Oxa. “StreetDrone's technology and capabilities will accelerate our ability to deliver safe, efficient and repeatable self-driving solutions across a wide range of industries.”
Mike Potts, CEO of StreetDrone, adds: "Autonomous vehicles will transform industrial operations - enabling 24/7 uptime, reduced operational costs and increased productivity. Together with Oxa, we will help organisations globally to benefit from the power of autonomy, today.”