Semifinalist Team: Waymo
Proposal Title: AV Wayfinding
Proposal Summary: Waymo’s existing ride-hailing service already integrates inclusive design features, including the option to minimize walking time when ordering a trip, turn-by-turn walking navigation, the ability to honk the car’s horn remotely, and to contact support staff who have access to the vehicle’s cameras. In Stage II, the team will prototype additional features to be integrated into their ADS-DV ride-hailing application: adaptive app navigation (visual, audio, and haptic cues to navigate to a vehicle), purpose-built car sounds for wayfinding, locating with headlights, hands-free car communications, and video chat support.
