Waymo
Waymo is a self-driving technology company focused on enhancing mobility by creating safe and efficient transportation solutions. Established from advancements in Google's research since 2009, Waymo aims to improve the movement of people and goods through its innovative software and sensor technology. In 2015, the company marked a significant milestone by conducting the world's first fully autonomous trip on public roads in a vehicle devoid of traditional driving controls. Waymo continually refines its technology through extensive simulation testing, accumulating over one billion miles of virtual testing annually, while its autonomous vehicles have logged more than two million miles on public roads in four U.S. cities. By employing integrated sensors and artificial intelligence, Waymo's technology is designed to detect various obstacles such as pedestrians, cyclists, and road conditions, ensuring a safe and convenient on-demand travel experience for users.
Latent Logic
Acquisition in 2019
Latent Logic, originally known as Morpheus Labs, was founded as a spin-off from Oxford University’s machine learning department and became a key player in the field of artificial intelligence before being acquired by Waymo in December 2019. The company specializes in advanced deep reinforcement learning techniques that empower robots and autonomous systems to learn complex tasks through demonstration. Its primary focus is on developing realistic models of road users for autonomous vehicles, enhancing the capabilities of driving simulators. By integrating computer vision with learning from demonstration, Latent Logic enables clients to create more intelligent and realistic simulations for testing autonomous control systems, ultimately contributing to the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving technologies.
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