Gemini in Waymo Brings a Rider-Facing In-Car Assistant to Ojai Robotaxis
Waymo has launched Gemini in Waymo , a beta in-car conversational assistant for riders using its Ojai robotaxi experience . Accessed through a Gemini icon on the cabin screen, the feature lets riders use natural language and voice to adjust parts of the cabin, ask about their journey and get information about nearby places or broader topics. The important boundary is clear: Gemini is a…
Waymo has introduced Gemini in Waymo, a beta conversational AI assistant for riders using its Ojai robotaxi service. Accessible via a Gemini icon on the cabin screen, this feature enables riders to interact with the assistant using natural language and voice commands. The assistant is designed to adjust cabin settings, provide ride-related information, and answer questions about the surrounding area or general knowledge topics.
Crucially, Gemini functions independently from the vehicle's autonomous driving system, known as Waymo Driver, which continues to manage all driving decisions. The integration aims to create a more conversational and responsive ride experience without compromising the safety-critical driving functions. Waymo emphasizes that Gemini remains inactive until a rider explicitly activates it and does not access real-time driving data unless prompted for ride-related information.
This separation of conversational AI from vehicle control allows the assistant to operate within clearly defined boundaries, providing riders with a useful tool for information and control requests during their journey.
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