How Uber's new product chief is gearing up for robotaxis | TechCrunch
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Uber executive Sachin Kansal, known for his 'dogfooding' strategy, has implemented extensive user experience improvements through over 700 test trips. His recent appointment as Chief Product Officer challenges him to integrate Waymo's autonomous vehicles into the Uber app. This requires a complex technological integration where the app must efficiently decide between human and robotic drivers for ride and food delivery requests. Collaborating with numerous autonomous tech firms, Kansal aims to blend these innovations smoothly into Uber's offerings, ensuring the user experience remains a priority.
Kansal's commitment to 'dogfooding' ensures deep insights into Uber's services, which is crucial as he transitions to integrate autonomous vehicles into the Uber app.
As chief product officer, Sachin Kansal faces the challenge of navigating the complexities of integrating autonomous vehicles into Uber's existing marketplace framework.
The partnerships with 14 autonomous technology companies reflect Uber's strategy to adapt its business model to include a range of robotic delivery and transportation solutions.
Kansal's hands-on approach through extensive trials and reports highlights the importance of user experience as Uber incorporates new technology.
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