Waymo will begin testing its autonomous vehicle technology in Tokyo in early 2025, marking its first public road trials outside the United States.
Waymo's move to Japan is part of its 'road trips' program to bring its technology to diverse cities facing unique driving challenges, such as Tokyo's dense urban environment.
To ensure effective mapping and localization, Nihon Kotsu taxi drivers will first manually operate Waymo's vehicles for area mapping before transitioning to autonomous operations.
Waymo collaborates with Nihon Kotsu for vehicle management and employee training on its self-driving Jaguar I-Pace, leveraging local knowledge for adaptive testing.
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