Waymo Autonomous Driving Technology and Self-Driving Car Solutions

Waymo vehicles gather real-time data from lidar, radar and cameras, and AI algorithms process it with high-definition maps to detect objects, pedestrians and road conditions. The system then plans safe driving maneuvers around traffic rules, obstacles and passenger destinations and sends commands to accelerate, brake and steer.

For the public, that technology takes the form of self-driving taxi services that let passengers hail rides without human drivers in select cities like Phoenix, Arizona. In some areas the vehicles operate fully driverless, while in others a safety driver may be present during testing. Beyond urban commuters seeking autonomous ride-hailing, municipalities planning smart city transportation and automotive industry partners are among the groups it serves. Services have limited geographic availability, and expansion is dependent on regulatory approvals.