NAVER D2SF invests in whereable.ai startup to enhance autonomous driving technology

NAVER D2SF, the corporate venturing arm of Korean tech company NAVER, has invested in the seed round of whereable.ai, an AI-powered autonomous driving startup. As Tesla and Waymo continue to lead the global autonomous driving market, whereable.ai is developing highly scalable autonomous driving technology.

whereable.ai is developing an AI-powered autonomous driving solution that utilizes self-supervised learning to recognize real-time road conditions and adapt to environmental changes through continuous learning and optimization. whereable.ai's technology processes data directly on devices rather than relying on cloud computing, allowing flexible adjustments to driving locations and routes according to customer needs. This plug-and-play solution enables immediate operation without requiring high-definition maps or additional infrastructure support.

Currently, 10 autonomous indoor transport vehicles are undergoing test runs at Incheon International Airport, with official operations set to begin in the first half of 2025. Building on this momentum, whereable.ai has identified international airports as its primary target market and plans to expand into indoor and outdoor autonomous driving in large shopping malls, resorts, golf courses, campuses, and industrial facilities.

Yang Sanghwan, Head of NAVER D2SF said, "whereable.ai, with its outstanding technical capabilities and extensive field experience, is well-positioned to quickly secure leadership in the indoor and low-speed vehicle (LSV) autonomous driving market."

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