Waymo Unveils Custom Chip to Boost Robotaxi Performance
· Technology · Bloomberg, TechCrunch
Waymo announced that it has developed its own custom silicon chip for use in its robotaxi fleet. The chip is intended to improve performance of its autonomous driving systems, according to the company. It represents a shift toward in-house chip manufacturing, reducing reliance on third‑party suppliers such as Nvidia. Waymo did not disclose chip specifications or rollout timeline in the announcement.
Why it matters
The move could lower chip costs for Waymo's autonomous fleet and influences competitive dynamics in the autonomous vehicle supply chain.
Read the original report — Bloomberg
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