Waymo says it has built an ASIC chip that will improve its robotaxis' reflexes and navigational skills and help it diversify away from companies like Nvidia (Edward Ludlow/Bloomberg)

Waymo has announced a custom ASIC chip designed to enhance its robotaxis’ reflexes and navigation. The chip is intended to reduce reliance on third-party suppliers such as Nvidia and improve on-board processing speed for autonomous driving tasks. This development follows Waymo’s broader strategy to build in-house hardware for its self-driving fleet.