DIU ROADS Challenge Tests Forterra and May Mobility Robotaxis to Free US Soldiers From Driving Duty

The Defense Innovation Unit advanced Forterra and May Mobility to Phase III of its Robotic Operation for Autonomous Delivery and Sustainment challenge, which will test self-driving transport for soldiers at Fort Benning, Georgia. May Mobility supplies the autonomous driving system, while Forterra will operate the prototype fleet and use its OneLink command-and-control software to manage vehicles. The month-long installation pilot will assess safety, data handling, user needs and operational suitability under a prize challenge worth up to $30 million overall, with the results informing any broader use of autonomous transport on military bases.