Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and Waabi have formed a strategic partnership to enhance autonomous freight transport by integrating the Volvo VNL Autonomous with the Waabi Driver.
“This partnership marks an exciting step in developing transformative autonomous transport solutions,” said Shahrukh Kazmi, Chief Product Officer at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. “By combining Volvo’s leadership in automation and safety with Waabi’s AI-driven autonomous technology, we are addressing industry capacity challenges while building scalable, reliable operations.”
Raquel Urtasun, Founder and CEO of Waabi, added, “We are thrilled to integrate Waabi’s next-generation AI technology into Volvo’s proven platform, ushering in a new era of scalable autonomous transportation. Volvo’s expertise in safety, engineering excellence, and forward-thinking innovation makes them the perfect partner to drive the future of self-driving trucks.”
The collaboration with Waabi builds on the relationship established in 2023, when Volvo Group Venture Capital invested in Waabi, reinforcing the shared goal of addressing the transportation industry’s increasing capacity challenges.
Waabi’s AI-powered AV2.0 approach enables its Waabi Driver to generalize real-world driving scenarios, enhancing autonomous capabilities. As part of its partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.), the Waabi Driver will be integrated into the Volvo VNL Autonomous, a long-haul truck designed for autonomy with six redundant safety systems.
Built on Volvo’s autonomous technology platform, the Volvo VNL Autonomous supports multiple virtual drivers for diverse operational needs. V.A.S. emphasizes that successful autonomous transport requires a fully integrated ecosystem, including uptime services, fleet management, and maintenance infrastructure. Through strategic collaborations like this, Volvo is advancing safe, reliable, and scalable autonomous freight solutions.
