Drivers Can Drive Remotely Too with Nils Alstad

Nils Alstad and Joe Lynch discuss how drivers can drive remotely. Nils is the Chief Product Officer at Phantom Auto, a technology platform that enables people to remotely control vehicles across sites from thousands of miles away with just the click of a button.

About Nils Alstad

Nils Alstad is the Chief Product Officer at Phantom Auto, a technology platform that enables people to remotely control vehicles across sites from thousands of miles away with just the click of a button. Before Phantom Auto, Nils was the Vice President of Customer Experience at Canvas Technology, a leading warehouse autonomous robotics startup that was acquired by Amazon in 2019. At Amazon, Nils led the Canvas Customer Operations teams, including product management for all remote support tools and interfaces. Nils has over 15 years of experience leading Operations teams across four continents. Nils acts as an advisor to technology startups.

About Phantom Auto

Phantom Auto’s human-centric technology enables people to remotely operate vehicles – including trucks, forklifts, and robots – from thousands of miles away; connecting people who want to work with jobs that need to be filled. By decoupling labor from location, Phantom’s technology increases labor access & retention, safety, productivity, and resilience across the supply chain.

Key Takeaways: Drivers Can Drive Remotely Too

• Phantom Auto enables people to remotely control vehicles across sites from thousands of miles away with just the click of a button.
• Remote operation in logistics keeps businesses moving by tapping into labor when and where it's needed.
• Phantom Auto allows employees to remotely monitor, guide, and operate forklifts from anywhere in the world, solving driver shortages and expanding access to labor.
• By moving forklift operators from hazardous warehouses into office buildings, Phantom Auto can reduce injuries and lower workers' compensation premiums by up to 85%.
• Phantom Auto offers a platform with multiple logistics solutions, including remotely operated forklifts, assisting autonomy for resolving edge cases in autonomous vehicles, and distanced driver training.
• The platform provides operators with tools like 360° hi-resolution cameras, lidar sensors, and graphic overlays for improved safety and ergonomics.
• Remote operation allows businesses to tap into previously-inaccessible labor pools, such as geographically isolated individuals or people with physical disabilities.
• On-demand control of vehicles at any location increases operator productivity and reduces surge staffing costs.
• Phantom Auto's solutions are built on a powerful core technology platform that adapts to variable network conditions and prioritizes low latency, interoperability, security, and safety.
• By combining autonomy with remote operation, Phantom Auto enables unmanned vehicles to accomplish more, safely operate in challenging scenarios, and collect real-world data for continuous improvement.

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