Wayve

Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company specializing in autonomous driving technology, founded in 2017 by researchers from the University of Cambridge. Headquartered in London, Wayve focuses on developing self-driving vehicle systems using end-to-end deep learning and Embodied AI. The company has raised over $1.3 billion in funding from notable investors, including SoftBank, Microsoft, and Nvidia. Wayve's innovative approach, known as AV2.0, utilizes a vision-based system that relies on a single neural network to process raw sensor data, eliminating the need for detailed maps and complex sensor setups. Their technology includes a range of products such as generative AI models for creating realistic driving scenarios, a photorealistic simulator for training, and tools for analyzing AI behavior. Wayve's solutions are designed to be vehicle-agnostic and can be licensed to automakers, facilitating the transition from assisted to fully automated driving across various environments and vehicle types.