Look Ma, No Driver! Waymo's Robot Cabs Head to Madrid

Waymo, the famous self-driving car company, is packing its digital bags and heading to Spain! The tech team announced they are laying the groundwork to launch their autonomous ride-hailing service across the Region of Madrid. Soon, residents and travelers there might watch futuristic vehicles roll down city avenues without a human behind the wheel.

How do these robotic cruisers get around without bumping into things? They carry an array of high-tech gear, including digital cameras, radar, and spinning laser eyes called lidar. Together with supercomputers running smart AI, the cars scan their surroundings in every direction at once, spotting crosswalks, bikes, and streetlights faster than a human blink.