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Waabi and Volvo partner to accelerate adoption of autonomous trucks in the USA

Anthony JamesBy Anthony JamesFebruary 4, 20253 Mins Read
Waabi and Volvo partner to accelerate adoption of autonomous trucks in the United States.
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Waabi, a pioneer of generative AI for the physical world, is partnering with Volvo Autonomous Solutions to develop and deploy autonomous trucks. The partnership combines Waabi’s expertise in generative AI with Volvo’s leadership in automation and safety innovation to usher in a new era of safer, more efficient and sustainable freight transportation via autonomous trucking.

“At Waabi, we believe that vertically integrating next-generation AI technology directly into an OEM’s vehicle production is the path forward to bring safe, robust autonomous vehicles to the road, at scale,” said Raquel Urtasun, founder and CEO of Waabi. “Volvo’s leadership in safety, commitment to excellence in engineering, and investment in forward-looking innovation make them an ideal partner to realize the future of self-driving trucks everywhere.”

Through this partnership, Volvo and Waabi are vertically integrating Waabi’s virtual driver system, the Waabi Driver, into the Volvo VNL Autonomous, Volvo’s autonomous truck with redundant systems for enabling safe autonomous operations. The Volvo VNL Autonomous will be produced at Volvo’s flagship New River Valley assembly plant in Virginia and is based on the company’s autonomous technology platform, supporting diverse operational needs, use cases and Volvo Group truck brands. This collaboration aims to transform the US$1tn North American freight industry by enabling the deployment of autonomous trucks that redefine safety and efficiency standards.

Waabi and Volvo say they are deeply committed to developing autonomous transportation solutions that prioritize safety, efficiency and sustainability to tackle the challenges facing today’s transportation industry. Waabi says its next-generation AV2.0 approach, based on an end-to-end interpretable and verifiable AI model, powered by what it describes as the industry’s most realistic neural simulator, enables autonomous trucks that can safely generalize to different scenarios on the road. This innovation, integrated with Volvo’s purpose-built autonomous truck, will help enable a safe autonomous solution to support broad commercial deployment.

“Waabi is at the forefront of developing self-driving technologies leveraging the full power of AI,” said Shahrukh Kazmi, chief product officer at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. “We are excited to integrate Waabi’s cutting-edge technology into our autonomous truck platform and work together to jointly develop a safe, efficient and scalable autonomous transport solution.”

The partnership is a continuation of Volvo’s two-year collaboration with Waabi. Volvo Group Venture Capital first became a strategic investor in the company in January 2023 and later invested in its US$200m Series B round. The two companies have laid the groundwork for the integration of the Waabi Driver into the Volvo VNL Autonomous and are preparing for testing in 2025.

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