Alex Kendall, CEO of Wayve, shares insights on their unique approach to driving automation. They discuss human-like AI behavior, the Human Driving Association, Wayve's recent billion-dollar funding, flexible software stacks, diverse dataset training, and challenges in the autonomous vehicle industry.
Wayve uses AI technology to drive autonomously without HD maps, showing human-like behavior in traffic interactions.
Wayve focuses on safety validation and aims for provably safer performance than human drivers through AI and simulation testing.
Deep dives
Wave AI's Approach in London Streets
Wave AI's technology, tested without the reliance on HD maps, single GPU equipped vehicles, driving in complex London environments showcasing human-like behavior in traffic interactions, predicting others' movements and navigating courteously.
Wave AI's Collaboration and Vision
Wave AI's collaboration with UK fleet partners, focus on embodied AI and vision for a generalizable system adaptable to various mobility products, starting with hands-off eyes-on L2 systems with plans for progressive L3 and L4 autonomy.
AI Technology and Safety Validation
Wave AI's emphasis on safety validation, leveraging AI along with simulation testing to build a reliable safety case for end-to-end autonomous systems, aiming for provably safer performance than human drivers.
Future of Autonomy and Collaborative Driving
Discussion on varied autonomy approaches, considerations around consumer trust, regulations, and collaboration with OEMs for driver assistance systems, emphasizing a collaborative and innovative approach to driving experiences.
After many discussions about the divide between Level 4 robotaxis/trucks and "AI first" general solutions for automotive use cases, The Autonocast finally welcomes one of the leaders in the latter approach to the show. Alex Kendall is the founder and CEO of the UK-based startup Wayve, which just raised a billion dollars to continue developing its unique approach to driving automation. He joins the gang to discuss Wayve's technology, go to market strategy, safety philosophy, and much more.
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