Waymo’s Driverless Cars to Hit the Streets of Tokyo in 2023

Exciting news from Waymo ‍as they plan to⁤ introduce their driverless cars in Japan and embark on testing their cutting-edge technology in a new international location. As reported by CNBC, the company ‌is set to kick off trials ‌of its ⁣Jaguar I-PACE vehicles in Tokyo starting early 2025, ‌marking a‌ significant milestone for the ‌autonomous driving industry. The testing phase will be conducted over an extended period, with‌ skilled human drivers from Nihon ⁣Kotsu, ⁣a prominent⁤ Japanese‍ taxi firm,‌ taking the wheel of Waymo’s cars‌ to navigate and map out the bustling city streets.

The valuable data collected during these tests will⁢ play a crucial role in enhancing Waymo’s self-driving system.‍ Additionally, Waymo plans to replicate Tokyo’s unique⁤ driving conditions at a dedicated facility in the US where more‌ robotaxis will undergo rigorous⁣ evaluation. The insights gained from this endeavor will further refine their ‍autonomous technology. While ⁣details about public availability are still under wraps…

2024-12-17 00:17:29
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