Waabi

Waabi is a Canadian autonomous vehicle technology company specializing in self-driving systems for long-haul trucking. Founded in 2021 by Raquel Urtasun, a prominent machine learning researcher and computer vision expert who previously led autonomous driving research at Uber, Waabi brings deep technical expertise to the autonomous trucking sector. Based in Toronto, Ontario, the company has raised substantial venture capital and focuses on developing safety-critical autonomous systems for freight transportation. Waabi addresses a significant market opportunity in logistics and transportation, where autonomous trucking could improve supply chain efficiency and address driver shortages. The company emphasizes rigorous technical development and practical solutions for long-haul routes.