#182 Dragomir Anguelov: The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Waymo's Self-Driving Cars

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Dive into the world of autonomous driving with Dragomir Anguelov, Vice President, Head of Research at Waymo, in this captivating episode of Eye on AI.

Drago offers a profound exploration into the technical and operational advancements driving the future of autonomous vehicles. With his rich background at Google and now at Waymo, Drago provides an insider’s view on the evolution of machine learning technologies and their pivotal role in developing self-driving cars that are not only intelligent but also safe and reliable.

This conversation spans the inception of large neural networks for image understanding to the intricate deployment of robotaxis in urban environments. Drago details the challenges of scaling these complex systems across different cities and the breakthroughs that have made autonomous driving a tangible reality in places like Phoenix and San Francisco.

Drago’s insights are invaluable for anyone interested in the convergence of AI, robotics, and transportation.

If you are fascinated by the advancements being made in the autonomous driving space and how they could transform our daily lives, make sure to hit the like button and subscribe for more deep dives into the technologies shaping our future.

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