The Autonomy Journals

The Autonomy Journals showcase leading voices, sharing insights, learnings, lessons and perhaps some confessions from the Autonomy Journey in transport and mobility. SAMS, a private, non-profit innovation cluster for sustainable, autonomous mobility solutions, host the podcast.

The Autonomy Journals is a technology podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Autonomy Journals, a technology show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Bridges Are Great—But What If The Ferry Never Sleeps? Erik Froste from the Swedish Road Ferries

  Oct 8, 202525 minS2

  <p>Send a text</p><p>What if a ferry could run quietly through the night, docking with millimetre precision, serving an island community without burning a drop of diesel? We sit down with Erik Froste, CEO of Swedish Road Ferries, to unpack how a state operator is turning that vision into daily reality—one vessel, one route, and one carefully tested software update at a time.<br/><br/>Erik takes us from the captain’s bridge to the control room, explaining why autonomy in maritime isn’t a novelty; it’s an answer to real problems: emissions, safety, and access...

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  Episode #12

  Navigating the Maritime Giants: How Startups Can Thrive in an Ancient Industry

  Sep 15, 202525 minS2

  <p>Send a text</p><p>Imagine an industry so vital that 90% of everything you touch has traveled on it, yet so traditional that innovation often struggles to find a foothold. This is the maritime world that Caitlin Hardy, founder of Nessie, has dedicated her career to transforming.<br/><br/>From her early days building tiny autonomous sailboats at the US Naval Academy to founding a company that helps startups navigate the complex waters of maritime commerce, Hardy brings a refreshing perspective to one of humanity's oldest trades. "I kept seeing a lot of really amazing technology fail, not because...

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  Episode #11

  The Regulatory Roadmap for Autonomous Ships | Nils Haktor Bua from The Norwegian Maritime Authority

  Aug 18, 202523 minS2

  <p>Send a text</p><p>What does the future of autonomous shipping really look like? Forget the science fiction scenarios of completely unmanned ghost ships navigating the high seas without human oversight. The reality, as revealed by Nils Haktor Bua, head of new maritime technology at the Norwegian Maritime Authority, is far more nuanced and practical.<br/><br/>Norway stands at the forefront of maritime autonomy, pioneering an approach that balances innovation with safety. Bua takes us behind the regulatory curtain, revealing how his department of just seven people is helping shape the future of shipping not just in...

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  Episode #10

  Eye Contact with Robots: The Human Side of Driverless Tech, Laura Herzig from Beta Mobility

  Jun 16, 202523 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>Norway's approach to autonomous mobility innovation is driven by curiosity rather than risk-taking, with its harsh winter climate providing the perfect testing environment for developing robust autonomous systems.<br/><br/>• Beta Mobility bridges the gap between startups and established public institutions in the transport sector<br/>• Norway's challenging winter conditions create essential "edge cases" for testing autonomous vehicles<br/>• The broad testing framework in Norway allows for experimentation with various vehicles and use cases<br/>• Transferring costs from private car ownership to public autonomous services remains a key challenge<br/>• Creating compelling mobility experiences is crucial...

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  Episode #9

  Maritime Autonomy: Safety, Scalability, and the Crew Crisis

  May 13, 202523 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>Maritime autonomy operates on a three-dimensional spectrum of self-driving capability, remote operation, and manning levels, representing a crucial solution to the maritime industry's pressing challenges of crew shortages and decarbonization requirements.<br/><br/>• Øyvind Smogeli transitioned from assurance and verification of complex systems at DNV to developing maritime autonomy technology at ZEABUZ<br/>• ZEABUZ focuses on three key principles: scalability, modularity, and trustworthiness in theiritsnomy solutions<br/>• Simulation-based testing is essential as startups cannot afford millions of nautical miles of real-world testing<br/>• The maritime market for autonomy is still immature but maturing quickly, with diff...

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