The Toronto-based company, led by AI pioneer Raquel Urtasun, will build its driverless technology into Volvo’s trucks at the automaker’s Virginia factory. Companies will be able to add the Waabi option into truck orders for their delivery fleets. (The Logic)
Talking point: Vehicles that don’t need driver supervision are getting closer to being off-the-shelf products. Waabi’s deal with Volvo, which previously invested in the startup, comes as other self-driving products get closer to mass adoption. Tesla said last week it is hoping to begin paid robotaxi services in Texas this June, while Waymo announced it will be testing in 10 new cities this year. Waabi has been working alongside major companies like Nvidia to push AI more into the physical world this year, Urtasun told The Logic.