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Waymo

Autonomous car technology company

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# Waymo LLC **Waymo LLC** (pronounced *WAY-moh*), formerly known as the **Google Self-Driving Car Project**, is an American autonomous driving technology company. A subsidiary of **Alphabet Inc.**, Waymo is a pioneer in the development of Level 4 autonomous driving systems. ### Overview * **Headquarters:** Mountain View, California * **Parent Company:** Alphabet Inc. * **Industry:** Autonomous Vehicles, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) ### History The company originated in 2009 as a dedicated research project within Google focused on developing self-driving technology. In December 2016, the project was rebranded as Waymo and transitioned into a standalone subsidiary under the Alphabet umbrella. ### Operations and Services Waymo operates a commercial robotaxi service, known as **Waymo One**, which provides fully autonomous rides to the general public. As of 2024, the service is available in several major United States metropolitan areas, including: * **Phoenix**, Arizona * **San Francisco Bay Area**, California * **Los Angeles**, California * **Austin**, Texas * **Atlanta**, Georgia ### Technology Waymo's proprietary hardware and software suite—often referred to as the "Waymo Driver"—utilizes a sophisticated array of sensors, including LiDAR, radar, and high-resolution cameras, integrated with advanced artificial intelligence to navigate complex urban environments without a human operator.

📰 Related News (4)

🇺🇸 Waymo is testing driverless robotaxis in Nashville (2026-02-09)
This is the typical next step before it launches a commercial service....
🇺🇸 TechCrunch Mobility: Is $16B enough to build a profitable robotaxi business? (2026-02-08)
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation....
🇺🇸 Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides to and from San Francisco International Airport (2026-01-29)
Waymo's SFO win comes as the company faces criticism and concerns about safety in some of the cities it operates....
🇺🇸 Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica (2026-01-29)
The child, whose age is not public, sustained minor injuries according to Waymo. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating....

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