Toyota and Waymo have partnered to advance autonomous driving technology, combining Waymo’s self-driving expertise with Toyota’s vehicle manufacturing prowess.
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Toyota and Waymo have partnered to advance autonomous driving technology, combining Waymo’s self-driving expertise with Toyota’s vehicle manufacturing prowess.
Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan’s leading automaker, has announced a partnership with Waymo, a U.S.-based leader in autonomous driving technology, to explore advancements in self-driving vehicles.
This collaboration aims to integrate Waymo’s cutting-edge autonomous systems with Toyota’s expertise in vehicle manufacturing to develop a new autonomous vehicle platform.
While specific terms remain undisclosed, both companies are optimistic about the potential for innovative mobility solutions.
The partnership focuses on enhancing next-generation personally owned vehicles (POVs) and deploying a Toyota-built autonomous platform within Waymo’s self-driving fleet.
Waymo’s technology, which reportedly reduces crashes by 81% compared to human drivers, will be paired with Toyota’s commitment to safety and mobility for all. Toyota's in-house autonomous driving division is also a part of this collaboration and may help broaden its scope.
Waymo has already begun data collection in Tokyo, using human-driven test rides to map key areas and understand local driving patterns. This groundwork is crucial for adapting autonomous systems to Japan’s unique infrastructure.
Although fully autonomous vehicles in Japan are currently limited to specific areas, this partnership could accelerate their broader adoption.
As both companies explore how their joint efforts might translate into market-ready products, the partnership could reshape the future of personal and fleet-based mobility, offering safer and more efficient travel options.
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