Waabi

This week, we publicly announced our scientific framework for measuring simulation realism—a critical safety requirement for any AV player before driverless deployment on public roads. Waabi World has demonstrated a 99.7% realism score. Watch as the Waabi Driver executes similar maneuvers in both the real world and simulation. These visuals show the actual autonomy system’s outputs and driving plans in the real world (left) compared to the simulated environment (right). Learn more about our approach: https://lnkd.in/ekFA9BPN

Canadian robotruck startup Waabi says its super-realistic virtual simulation is now accurate enough to prove the safety of its driverless big rigs without having to run them for miles on real roads. The company uses a digital twin of its real-world robotrucks, loaded up with real sensor data, and measures how the twin's performance compares to that of real trucks on real roads. Waabi says they now match almost eactly. The company claims its approach is a better way to demonstrate safety than just racking up real-world miles, as many of its competitors do. Read the story: https://trib.al/o4glxDp

Today we are unveiling a new and definitive standard for AV safety: simulator realism. MIT Technology Review spotlights why simulator realism is the critical safety standard the AV industry must embrace now. Life-threatening accidents happen roughly once every 10 million miles driven by humans. Even with thousands of trucks driving constantly, we'd need years to encounter just one such event. Additionally, recreating dangerous scenarios for testing is ethically problematic and practically impossible. While the industry has embraced simulation, it has neglected the crucial step of rigorously measuring simulation realism. To unlock AVs at scale, we must establish clear realism metrics ensuring safety and accountability. Waabi World's exceptional 99.7% realism score, validated through our scientific measurement framework, represents a breakthrough for AV safety. This establishes a new industry benchmark - all AV developers must now publicly demonstrate their simulators' quantified realism before driverless deployment. https://lnkd.in/dejrQvba

Thank you to everyone who joined AVIA for our Senate staff briefing on #autonomousvehicle policy! We had an engaging discussion on the critical need for a federal AV framework to ensure safety, innovation, and U.S. leadership in this transformative industry. Looking forward to continuing the conversation and advancing smart, bipartisan AV policies! Special thank you to Waymo’s David Quinalty, Waabi’s Sam Loesche, and Torc Robotics’ Anne Marie Lewis for sitting on the panel.

In celebration of International Women's Day, I'm re-sharing a video we created in the past highlighting the extraordinary women of Waabi. I am incredibly proud to work alongside these brilliant minds who bring diverse perspectives, leadership, and innovation to our mission each day. Here’s to the women of Waabi and to all the women breaking barriers, challenging norms, and leading with purpose across industries worldwide. 

Today, we are celebrating 4 years of innovation and growth at Waabi! At our core, we're reimagining the physical world with AI to create a better tomorrow for everyone. Through our breakthroughs in generative AI, we're developing the crucial foundation for safe, scalable autonomous trucks that will revolutionize the future of transportation. This journey is powered by our incredible team, whose passion and expertise drive us forward every day. The road ahead is bright and we're just getting started. Check out our evolution from our first team photo in 2021 to our company-wide gathering in December 2024.

Great joining Steve Keppler P. Sean Garney Anita Kim and John Biblis to talk about the future of autonomous trucking. Really enjoyed the discussion, thanks for having us!

Our approach to unlocking autonomous driving at scale begins with simulation. Raquel Urtasun shares how our simulator realistically generates and validates the endless scenarios and corner cases necessary to bring truly safe autonomous vehicles to our roads.

Behind every autonomous mile, our operations team delivers excellence. By designing lean processes, conducting rigorous validation, and fostering cross-team collaboration, they create the foundation that allows our autonomous trucks to perform safely and consistently on the road. Their work doesn't just support our mission—it makes it possible.

Check out our autonomous trucks on CBC The National! Ian Hanomansing experienced our self-driving technology in action, riding along our commercial I-45 route in Texas.