Camera mirror pioneer Stoneridge and autonomous trucking tech company Kodiak AI are collaborating to integrate Stoneridge's camera technology into autonomous commercial trucks.
The partnership launches with the integration of Stoneridge’s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System (CMS) into newly deployed trucks equipped with the Kodiak Driver, Kodiak's proprietary AI-powered autonomous driving system. Moving forward, the two companies plan to explore deeper technological integrations and solutions to enhance vehicle data processing.
Regulatory exemption paves the way
Kodiak’s autonomous trucks utilize proprietary "SensorPods" mounted in place of conventional side mirrors to provide enhanced visibility. Until now, these pods have retained traditional rear-vision mirrors to comply with U.S. commercial trucking regulations.
MirrorEye replaces standard side mirrors with exterior digital cameras paired with high-definition in-cab displays, eliminating blind spots and improving nighttime and inclement weather visibility. Stoneridge holds a landmark exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and it was renewed for a five-year term in 2024, permitting motor carriers to operate MirrorEye-equipped trucks without traditional rear-vision mirrors.
Since 2020, Stoneridge has manufactured more than 200,000 MirrorEye systems globally. The technology is currently available across six major original equipment manufacturer (OEM) programs and through retrofit installations utilized by more than 40 fleet partners across North America.
How the integration works
Because MirrorEye cameras are housed in a streamlined wing above the cab door, the exemption enables Kodiak to design future SensorPods without bulky traditional mirrors. This transition yields pods that are smaller, lighter, more aerodynamic, and easier to replace, the companies claim.
"On Kodiak's trucks, it becomes part of an autonomous system," said Natalia Noblet, president and CEO of Stoneridge, "and over the next several years we will work with Kodiak to explore ways our cameras and other technology can support that system more directly."
