Waymo will develop a pilot for Honda

4 April 2018

The life of the project have not yet been reported

Waymo (a subsidiary of Google, which is developing autopilot for cars) refused tests of unmanned vehicles even after the tragedy that happened with Uber. Moreover, its "smart" on the basis of minivans Chrysler Pacifica't just carry passengers, but do that without technology that monitors the correct operation of the autopilot. But what ultimately will result this development? The company Waymo has not yet spoken about the interest in systems like unmanned taxi (although it already carries passengers in test mode), and the cars it releases. We now know that the autopilot Waymo may receive Honda cars. In an interview with Bloomberg said the Executive Director of Waymo John Krafcik (John Krafcik).

For the first time about negotiations between the two companies became known in the end of 2016. But then, were not disclosed details, but after that the Waymo and Honda kept quiet. Now the parties are close to signing a deal.

There is no accurate information about what will be the model created by the joint efforts of the two giants. We only know that it will be developed from the ground up: the use of an existing car is not even considered.

According to an interview with John Krafcik, the speech can go about the machine that will execute orders for the delivery of various goods. While it is likely to be provided and the space for passengers. The result should be a utility cab with drone control. Most likely, it won't even be a steering wheel and pedals. The new model should be more compact pickup.

Thus, we are talking more about kollaboratsii than that Waymo provide their development "Honda". The child of Google has no experience in building cars, so she is looking for a partner in the automotive market. Although Waymo was already cooperating with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Jaguar, this time the choice fell on the Honda.