Physical AI News (Japan)

Physical AI, robotics and compute — reported from Japan.

日本語
· Partnerships & M&A· 日本語で読む

Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Using bZ4X to Begin Initial Operations in Japan in 2027

ITmedia reported that Waymo self-driving taxis using Toyota’s bZ4X will begin initial operations in Japan in 2027, including testing and validation.

What happened

According to ITmedia, Toyota and Waymo announced that they will begin initial operations in Japan in 2027 for self-driving vehicles using Toyota’s bZ4X electric vehicle. The initial operations will include testing and validation.

Sources

Translated from the Japanese original: /news/toyota-to-waymo-bz4x-no-jidouunten-takushii-wo-2027-nen-kara-238271. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.