Waymo, the leader in autonomous driving technology, has officially introduced the Waymo World Model (WWM). This advanced generative AI is designed to create photorealistic, 3D-simulated environments, allowing self-driving vehicles to "practice" in rare and unpredictable scenarios often referred to as "edge cases" that are difficult or dangerous to encounter in the real world, such as a car driving the wrong way or wildlife suddenly crossing a highway.
Beyond Static Data: A Dynamic 3D Simulation
The Waymo World Model goes beyond simple video generation. It can simulate both visual imagery and LiDAR sensor data simultaneously.