Waymo will begin testing its robotaxi technology outside the US for the first time on April 14, deploying 25 electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles in Tokyo. Initially, local taxi drivers will operate the vehicles to gather data on Tokyo’s roads, which differ from US roads. The company aims to adapt its software based on insights regarding local driving patterns and infrastructure. Waymo is focused on the initial testing phase with plans for future business in Tokyo, though fully autonomous operation remains distant due to further testing requirements.
On April 14, Waymo will begin testing its robotaxi technology in Tokyo, deploying 25 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles with local taxi drivers behind the wheel for data collection.
Waymo's testing in Tokyo aims to understand local driving conditions and infrastructure before eventually adjusting their technology for autonomous use in Japan.
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