Wayve has announced the acquisition of Quality Match, a German startup specializing in data quality assurance for computer vision datasets and artificial intelligence applications.
Founded in 2019, Quality Match has deep expertise in interpreting and analyzing data used to train AI models for applications such as advanced assisted and automated driving. By integrating Quality Match as Wayve advances toward the commercial deployment of its AI Driver software, the company aims to strengthen its ability to efficiently develop high-quality, auditable datasets that are essential for building reliable and explainable AI models.
Quality Match’s team of 20 specialists, based in Germany, will join Wayve’s global operations. Daniel Kondermann, the CEO of Quality Match, will join Wayve as director of data.
Alex Kendall, the co-founder and CEO of Wayve, said, “Bringing Quality Match into Wayve marks a strategic step forward in our commitment to deliver safe and trustworthy AI. Daniel and his team have built exceptional expertise in data quality and understanding for AI, which will strengthen the robustness, interpretability and performance of our systems. We’re thrilled to welcome the Quality Match team as we continue building the embodied AI foundation models that will power the next generation of intelligent mobility.”
Kondermann added, “At Quality Match, our mission has been to enhance data quality through advanced quality assurance and annotation optimization. I’m incredibly proud of what our team has built. Joining Wayve is an exciting opportunity to apply our expertise to one of the most exciting domains: autonomous driving. Together with Wayve’s pioneering approach to embodied intelligence, we can accelerate the development of safe and scalable AI.”
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