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Alphabet's Waymo Just Unveiled An In-House Chip – A Look At Some Key Highlights
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo, Alphabet's robotaxi unit, has unveiled a custom 5-nanometer chip designed to efficiently process sensor data and run AI models in real time, improving low-light perception and supporting its AI system. The chip is already in production as the company expands its robotaxi service to multiple US cities.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Autonomous Vehicles.
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Waymo’s move to build its own chip shifts control of critical sensor processing in-house, cutting dependency on Nvidia and others and opening space for startups to supply chips tailored for autonomous vehicles. You should explore partnerships or tech pivots that address AI chip needs in robotaxis.
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