Waymo begins fully autonomous operations with 6G technology


Self-driving company Waymo Waymo on Thursday announced the next step for its sixth-generation self-driving technology, Waymo Driver. The company will provide fully autonomous rides to its employees in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.

The Alphabet-owned robotaxi company has begun autonomous operations with 6G technology, which builds on Waymo Driver’s 5G and tracks nearly 200 million fully autonomous test miles across more than 10 major cities. According to a Waymo blog posta streamlined driver configuration reduces cost while providing more capabilities, including the ability to navigate extreme winter weather.

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Waymo She revealed her sixth generation Self-driving technology in 2024 and tested on public roads. Having previously used Jaguar cars, the company is incorporating the sixth-generation technology into new cars, starting with the Ojai (also known as Zeekr RT) and then Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Waymo highlighted its Waymo Driver Vision System, which has integrated clearing systems to maintain visibility in rain and other inclement weather. The company’s sixth-generation lidar and radar see clearly even when cameras can’t. Waymo said it will continue to expand autonomous rides to new cities as it works to open up to the public later this year.



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