Waabi

Waabi is an AI company developing the next generation of self-driving technology, specifically focusing on autonomous trucking. Led by AI pioneer Raquel Urtasun, Waabi leverages Generative AI to create a virtual world simulator called Waabi World, which is used to train their autonomous truck solution, the Waabi Driver. This approach uses digital twins of the real world, which are then used to generate complex scenarios and situations that the Waabi Driver can learn from and adapt to.

Waabi aims to drastically reduce reliance on real-world testing, making autonomous trucking development safer, more cost-effective, and faster. They have secured funding from leading investors and formed partnerships with key players in the logistics industry, such as Uber Freight, to accelerate the commercialization of their autonomous trucking technology. Waabi's research in Generative AI and simulation technologies is pushing the boundaries of autonomous driving development, with a focus on both performance and safety.

Waabi's mission is to revolutionize transportation by developing the next generation of safe, scalable, and reliable self-driving technology, starting with autonomous trucking. They believe that generative AI is the key to achieving this goal, enabling their autonomous trucks to learn and adapt to real-world driving situations with minimal reliance on real-world testing. Their focus is on building a safe and efficient solution that will transform the logistics industry, addressing challenges such as driver shortages, road safety, and environmental impact.

Waabi fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, attracting a diverse and passionate team of AI leaders, engineers, and solution architects. The company emphasizes a unique approach to self-driving development, combining research and commercial product roadmaps, which encourages open communication and empowers its team to make a significant impact on scaling next-generation self-driving technology.

Waabi believes in building a team that reflects the diversity of its users. They believe the builders of technology should reflect the incredible diversity of its users, and so their team is made up of passionate and inquisitive people with diverse backgrounds, points of view, and experiences, all focused on bringing the Waabi approach to market safely and rapidly.