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Nov 17, 2022

Waymo reveals Geely’s ‘SEA-M’ platform-based prototype for robotaxis

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  • Waymo, the self-driving tech development unit of Google’s parent company Alphabet,  revealed a robotaxi prototype using Chinese automaker Geely’s “SEA-M” platform adapted from the latter’s all-electric five-door Zeekr to power its robotaxis. The release date of the robotaxi is yet to be announced, but Geely claims it will arrive “in the next few years.”

  • The cab has been modified in a way to maximize interior space and comes with rail-mounted front seats, a sliding infotainment touchscreen mounted on the dash, and additional touchscreens for rear passengers. The taxi does not include a steering wheel.

  • The vehicle is currently being tested at Geely’s facility in Gothenburg, Sweden. The vehicle tested is not equipped with LiDAR sensors, but has a human driver on board. 

  • Till the development is completed, Waymo will continue operations with its current fleet of robotaxis which is built on modified Jaguar I-Pace crossovers and Chrysler Pacifica minivans.

  • Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle technology arm, Waymo, focuses on both goods and passenger transportation. Its “Waymo One” division focuses on autonomous ride-hailing services while “Waymo Via” is dedicated to autonomous cargo transportation. The vehicles under both units are powered by “Waymo Driver,” its autonomous driving technology platform.

  • Analyst QuickTake: Waymo first partnered with Geely last December to develop electric autonomous robotaxis, with plans to retrofit the cars with the hardware and software necessary for autonomous driving.

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