Founded in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car project, Waymo was initially a project within Google. In 2016, Google rebranded the project as Waymo and spun it off as a separate company, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey towards autonomous driving.

Waymo's cutting-edge technology is based on a combination of advanced sensors, sophisticated software, and precise mapping technology. The company's autonomous vehicles are equipped with a range of sensors, including high-definition cameras, lidar (light detection and ranging), radar, and ultrasonic sensors, which work together to detect and respond to their surroundings. This advanced sensor suite enables Waymo's vehicles to navigate roads and traffic with ease, even in complex and dynamic environments.