Volvo partner with Waabi to deploy AI-powered autonomous trucks

Waabi has entered a strategic partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions to develop and deploy autonomous trucks, integrating Waabi’s generative AI technology with Volvo’s automation and safety expertise.

The collaboration will see Waabi’s virtual driver system, the Waabi Driver, embedded into Volvo’s VNL Autonomous truck, which features redundant safety systems. The trucks will be produced at Volvo’s New River Valley assembly plant and are expected to support various operational needs across North America’s $1-trillion freight industry.

“At Waabi, we believe that vertically integrating next-generation AI technology directly into an OEM’s vehicle production is the path forward to bring safe, robust autonomous vehicles to the road, at scale,” said Raquel Urtasun, founder and CEO of Waabi. “Volvo’s leadership in safety, commitment to excellence in engineering, and investment in forward-looking innovation makes them an ideal partner to realize the future of self-driving trucks everywhere.”

The partnership builds on Volvo’s existing collaboration with Waabi, including strategic investments since January 2023. The companies are preparing for testing in 2025.

“Waabi is at the forefront of developing self-driving technologies leveraging the full power of AI,” said Shahrukh Kazmi, chief product officer at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. “We are excited to integrate Waabi’s cutting-edge technology into our autonomous truck platform and work together to jointly develop a safe, efficient, and scalable autonomous transport solution.”