The Waymo World Model: A New Frontier For Autonomous Driving Simulation

We are excited to introduce the Waymo World Model, a frontier generative model that sets a new bar for large-scale, hyper-realistic autonomous driving simulation.

February 6, 2026 Technology Chiyu Max Jiang, Xander Masotto, Bo Sun Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook The Waymo Driver has traveled nearly 200 million fully autonomous miles, becoming a vital part of the urban fabric in major U.S. cities and improving road safety. What riders and local communities don’t see is our Driver navigating billions of miles in virtual worlds, mastering complex scenarios long before it encounters them on public roads. Today, we are excited to introduce the Waymo World Model, a frontier generative model that sets a new bar for large-scale, hyper-reali

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