
 Shift: A podcast about mobility Raquel Urtasun explains how generative AI underpins Waabi’s self-driving tech (Episode 288)
 Feb 16, 2025 
 Raquel Urtasun, Co-founder and CEO of Waabi, is an expert in AI and self-driving technology. She shares insights on Waabi's partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions and the innovative generative AI that powers their self-driving systems. Urtasun discusses the shift from traditional autonomous driving to a new paradigm, emphasizing safety, transparency, and accountability. The conversation also touches on the industry's evolving dynamics and Waabi's ambitious plans for robotaxis and warehouse robotics, highlighting their commitment to strategic independence. 
 Chapters 
 Transcript 
 Episode notes 
 1  2  3  4  5 
 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Shifting Perspectives at the Vita X Event: Frustrations and Resignation 
 01:56 • 2min 
 Navigating the Future of Self-Driving Technology 
 03:36 • 22min 
 Safety in Autonomous Driving: Levels 2 to 4 
 25:34 • 8min 
 Ambitious Future of Self-Driving Technology and Strategic Independence 
 33:53 • 6min 

