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The recent billion-dollar fundraising round by self-driving truck startup Waabi extends beyond just trucks.
This deal, which includes an initial $750 million investment along with an additional $250 million from Uber contingent on deployment milestones, signifies a significant foray into the realm of robotaxis for the company founded by former Uber AI chief Raquel Urtasun. It also represents another wager by Uber in the ongoing autonomous vehicle saga. With over 20 autonomous vehicle partners globally, the imperative is not only about whether Waabi can fulfill its ambitious goal of deploying more than 25,000 robotaxis, but also about the effectiveness of Uber’s all-encompassing strategy.
Tune in as the hosts of the Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Sean O’Kane, and Anthony Ha, deliberate on Uber’s strategy for autonomous vehicle partnerships, explore the distinctive aspects of Waabi’s “simulation-first” approach, and cover this week’s significant news highlights.
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