Waymo and Toyota have agreed to a preliminary partnership that aims to develop a new autonomous vehicle platform, focusing on ride-hailing services and integrating self-driving technology into consumer vehicles. While details remain vague, the collaboration reflects both companies' commitment to advancing safety through automated driving and achieving a future of zero traffic accidents. The discussions come as Waymo transitions from R&D to commercial operations and seeks to expand its partnerships, following recent hints from Alphabet CEO about the future of personal autonomous vehicles.
"Toyota is committed to realizing a society with zero traffic accidents and becoming a mobility company that delivers mobility for all," Hiroki Nakajima stated, highlighting the shared vision with Waymo.
The two companies will explore the development of a new autonomous vehicle platform that would primarily serve robotaxi services while also seeking to integrate Waymo's technology into Toyota’s next-gen vehicles.
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