Waymo, known for its autonomous rideshare services, is in preliminary discussions with Toyota Motor Corporation to explore the integration of its autonomous driving technology into personally owned vehicles. The companies aim to leverage Waymo's expertise in autonomous systems alongside Toyota's vehicle manufacturing experience. Waymo shared that they are working on a 'generalizable' driver system, which allows autonomous technology to adapt to various environments and vehicle types, potentially increasing the accessibility of self-driving tech in the consumer market while continuing to expand robotaxi services.
Waymo and Toyota are exploring the integration of autonomous technology for personally owned vehicles, aiming for enhancements in next-generation POVs through their collaboration.
"The scope of the collaboration will continue to evolve through ongoing discussions," highlighting the evolving nature of Waymo and Toyota's partnership for future innovations.
Waymo is developing a "generalizable" autonomous driver that can work across various vehicle platforms, enabling better adaptability in unfamiliar cities.
Waymo's current focus remains on robotaxi operations, providing over 250,000 rides weekly, but aims to diversify by reaching personally owned vehicle markets.
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