Google launches a new brand called Waymo. The firm of Mountain View thus affirms its ambition on the sector of the autonomous cars since this name could be the mark of the autonomous cars of the Californian giant. At first, drivers will continue to drive Google vehicles, Waymo will be installed as a feature.
The launch of this company had been planned for some time. However, the Mountain View firm struggled to offer its vision of a car without a steering wheel. In addition, it faces fierce competition. Traditional builders aside, other actors like Uber are also present in this niche.
Waymo means "way forward in mobility", its mission is to "facilitate and secure the movement of people (and objects)". However, its first autonomous driving software will not yet be a revolution. Even if Google has already tested cars in the form of pod, without steering wheels or pedals, their launch is not yet scheduled.
Waymo continues to improve its system
John Krafcik, CEO of the company, said their goal is not to make better vehicles but better drivers, Waymo is a company focused on "autonomous driving technology". It has already partnered with Fiat Chrysler, which has integrated its self-help system into the Pacifica minivans. It is not yet known whether these models would be marketed or contribute only to tests designed to improve the technology.
Recall that in 2015, Google engineers have already achieved the feat of rolling on a highway in Austin. They used a car without a steering wheel and a blind man was sitting on the passenger seat. The next steps will be used to improve the system through improved mapping and more efficient sensors.
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