Founded in 2017 by Alex Kendall and Amar Shah, Wayve is an autonomous vehicle startup based in London. The company utilizes advanced deep learning techniques to develop flexible self-driving technology. In contrast to traditional systems that depend on manually programmed rules and detailed maps, Wayve’s approach allows vehicles to autonomously learn and navigate complex urban environments by using machine learning models trained on extensive real-world data. This innovative methodology facilitates quick expansion across various regions and vehicle types. Wayve has attracted major investments from top tech companies, such as Microsoft, SoftBank, and Nvidia, and has formed a key partnership with Uber to advance autonomous ride-hailing services.
Some of the key applications of Wayve:
- Developing scalable autonomous driving systems suitable for diverse urban settings.
- Improving ride-hailing services with AI-powered self-driving vehicles.
- Pushing forward research in end-to-end deep learning for autonomous cars.
- Partnering with automakers to integrate AI-driven autonomous technology into vehicles.

