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Episode 81: Vision for self-driving cars - Vassia Simaiaki

Robot Talk · 19 Apr 2024 · 18m · Episode 81

What this episode covers

Vassia Simaiaki, Head of AI Vision and Graphics at Wayve, explains the company's end-to-end AI approach to autonomous driving, which relies on camera data rather than expensive hardware like LiDAR or HD maps. She details how Wayve uses novel view synthesis and a neural simulator called NeuroSim to generate synthetic data, allowing their models to generalize to unseen scenarios like the 'plastic bag problem' or complex London traffic. The discussion highlights Wayve's partnership with Asda to expand grocery delivery coverage and their focus on proving safety through simulation to build public trust.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Wayve, Asda
Products
NeuroSim, Gaia

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