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The future of driving is autonomous with Dmitri Dolgov of Waymo
Nov 23, 2023
Dmitri Dolgov, Co-CEO of Waymo and a key player in autonomous vehicle technology, shares insights into the future of self-driving cars. He believes Waymo's vehicles surpass human drivers in safety and efficiency after years of development and thousands of rides. The conversation touches on how Waymo’s strategies differ from Tesla's, the journey from Google to an independent service, and the rapid growth of autonomous ride-hailing. Dmitri also discusses when we can expect more autonomous vehicles on the roads than human-driven ones.
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- Waymo has developed a robust safety framework and is already offering a ride-hailing service with fully autonomous taxis.
- Waymo envisions a future where autonomous vehicles revolutionize transportation systems, optimizing traffic flow and increasing vehicle utilization.
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The Evolution of Autonomous Vehicles
Over the past decade, Waymo has been at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology. From the early days of driver assist systems to building fully autonomous cars, Waymo has made significant progress in the field. They have developed a robust and multifaceted readiness and safety framework, which has allowed them to deploy autonomous cars on the streets of San Francisco and Phoenix. With a fleet of over 250 vehicles in each city, Waymo is offering a ride-hailing service that allows passengers to order fully autonomous taxis using the Uber app. While there are still concerns and skepticism around the technology, Waymo's focus on safety and continuous improvement is shaping the future of autonomous vehicles.
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