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Waymo is developing a roomier robotaxi with less-expensive tech

Alphabet-owned Waymo has revealed details about its newest "generation 6" self-driving technology as it looks to scale its robotaxi operations in the U.S.

Its new driverless tech, integrated into Geely Zeekr electric vehicles, should be able to handle a wider array of weather conditions without requiring as many costly cameras and sensors on board. Waymo has continued custom development of sensors and software — including lidar, radar and others — that are fitted around the Zeekr in a manner that gives the car's system a "360 view" of obstacles to identify and avoid. With new hardware and software integrated into Geely Zeekr electric vehicles, Waymo should be able to handle a wider array of weather conditions without requiring as many costly cameras and sensors.

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