Robotics company Nuro announced Dec. 23 that it has acquired Ike Robotics Inc., which builds automated trucking technology.

Automated trucking technology company Ike Robotics Inc. has reached agreements with three major companies to put its technology into at least 1,000 trucks.

Automated trucks developer Ike has a message for those behind the driver’s wheel of an 18-wheeler now: Automation can be complementary, not competitive.

Big G Express, based in Shelbyville, Tennessee, is diversifying by adding regional flatbed carrier Ike Transportation, based in nearby Murfreesboro, for an undisclosed amount.