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How Waabi's Raquel Urtasun Is Building One A.I. Brain to Drive Trucks and Robotaxis

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23 September 2026

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opportunities

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AI & ML

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United States

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Fusion42 · 23 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Waabi, led by Raquel Urtasun, is developing a single AI system trained extensively in simulation capable of driving both freight trucks and robotaxis, overcoming the traditional need for massive real-world data or separate technology stacks. The system leverages advanced simulation to generalize across vehicle types and environments, with operational testing ongoing and plans to deploy robotaxis via Uber.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must rethink your autonomous driving tech to embrace simulation-first AI that works across vehicle types without heavy real-world data. Your future deployment plans should prioritise adaptable models that cut development duplication and speed cross-market moves.

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AI & MLautonomous-drivingsimulation-trainingai-generalizationrobotaxisfreight-trucking