A reliable fault management system is essential for safely operating autonomous vehicle fleets for commercial customers, helping to pave the way to full commercialization. With this in mind, self-driving tech firm Aurora Innovation Inc recently delivered its Beta 3.0 product update and demonstrated its fault management system – specifically the Aurora Driver's ability to detect system issues and respond by safely pulling over to the side of the road without any human involvement. The company says it achieved its milestone ahead of schedule, following its implementation on Aurora-powered trucks operating on public roads at highway speeds. "Any of a number of factors, from blown tires to damaged sensors, can compromise a vehicle while on the road," stated Sterling Anderson, Aurora co-founder and chief product officer. "Safely detecting and responding to those issues is essential for a reliable self-driving product operating at scale. Our fault management system lays the groundwork for safe autonomous operations without vehicle operators, chase vehicles or remote human fallback systems."