Baidu Launches Apollo World AI for Robotaxis

Baidu has introduced Apollo World, an artificial intelligence system designed to simulate real-world road environments for training robotaxis. The tool aims to help developers reduce autonomous vehicle testing costs by generating extensive driving data daily.

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FILE PHOTO: A driverless car by Apollo Go, Baidu's robotaxi service, gives way to another car making a U-turn at a crossing in Wuhan, Hubei province, China July 19, 2024. REUTERS/Ethan Wang/File Photo

BAIDU INC-CLASS A launched Apollo World on Tuesday morning, an AI simulation platform generating up to 100,000 km of virtual driving daily. The launch in China comes as autonomous vehicle developers race to cut the high costs of real-world testing. Simulating complex traffic conditions allows robotaxi operators to accelerate safety validation and scale fleets globally.