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Waymo designs custom chip for robotaxis to reduce Nvidia reliance
The Decoder Waymo builds its own chip for its robotaxis, cutting its reliance on Nvidia
Waymo has developed a proprietary chip for its self-driving vehicles, reducing its dependence on Nvidia's hardware.
Why it matters
By building its own silicon, Waymo gains more control over its autonomous vehicle hardware costs and processing efficiency.
Latest brief · Aug 31, 2026