Autonomous Rail to Road Vehicles
Kevin Damoa, Founder & CEO, Glīd Technologies joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss Glīd’s autonomous to rail system.
Kevin is a veteran with two tours in Iraq and experience in the National Guard, is the entrepreneur behind Glīd, a company developing autonomous vehicles capable of operating on both rail and road. Glīd’s technology aims to revolutionize first-mile logistics and intermodal operations.
One of Glīd’s key advantages is its ability to eliminate multiple material handling steps in the logistics process, potentially reducing carbon emissions and improving efficiency. Beyond logistics innovation, Glīd has a strong social mission. The company plans to create jobs in marginalized communities near ports and rail yards, offering training and employment opportunities without requiring formal education. This approach aims to provide economic mobility and inspire future generations.
Looking ahead, Glīd aims to democratize first-mile transportation, starting in the United States with plans to expand globally. Their goal is to improve logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and positively impact communities adjacent to ports and rail yards, potentially contributing to lower consumer prices and an improved quality of life.
Chapters
- 0:00 Military Service
- 0:53 Inspiration for Glīd
- 1:39 Glīd Weight Restrictions
- 3:21 Maintaining Glīd
- 4:25 Job Creation
- 7:45 Glīd Target Markets
- 9:07 Glīd System
- 19:54 Road to Rail Transition
- 24:02 Railroads
- 25:04 Regulatory
- 26:43 State of Glīd’s Technology
- 28:13 SpaceX Manufacturing
- 29:30 Romeo Power
- 31:32 Future of Glīd
