Waymo

Waymo is Alphabet's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, originally founded as a Google self-driving car project in 2009 before becoming an independent company in 2016. The company develops and operates robotaxi services, offering driverless ride-hailing to the public in multiple US cities including Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Waymo's technology stack includes custom hardware (LiDAR, cameras, radar), machine learning models for perception and planning, and simulation platforms for testing. As of 2024, Waymo operates commercial robotaxi fleets and has expanded partnerships with ride-hailing platforms, positioning itself as a leader in autonomous vehicle commercialization and the normalization of driverless transportation in urban environments.