TechCrunch Startup News Waabi and Volvo team up to build self-driving trucks at scale
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Feb 5, 2025 A self-driving truck startup is joining forces with Volvo to create autonomous trucks, marking a significant step toward commercialization. They delve into how AI-driven technology will revolutionize the trucking industry. The discussion highlights future pilot programs, emphasizing the competitive landscape of autonomous solutions. This partnership could reshape logistics as we know it!
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Volvo Partnership
- Waabi will use the Volvo VNL autonomous truck, also used by Aurora Innovation.
- Waabi's own technology, including sensors, compute, and software, will be integrated.
Human-like AI
- Raquel Erdison, Waabi's CEO, emphasizes the importance of AI that reasons like humans.
- This approach accelerates deployment and improves overall system efficiency.
Simulation Technology
- Waabi uses simulation not only for testing and training but also for truck design.
- This contrasts with Kodiak Robotics, which has a system independent of manufacturers.