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Waymo โ€” AI & Automation Profile 2026

Founded 2009  ยท  HQ: USA

Waymo operates the world's largest commercial robotaxi fleet across San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, completing over 1 million autonomous rides monthly.

AI Patents Filed
1,340
as of 2026
R&D Investment
$3.0B
annual (USD)
AV Fleet
1,200
vehicles deployed
Automation Score
16.7
Rank #4 of 6 in category

2026 Intelligence Analysis

Waymo holds the #4 position in the Autonomous Vehicle Companies category with an automation score of 16.7, determined by a composite of R&D investment, AI patent filings, and operational fleet metrics.

With an annual R&D commitment of $3.0 billion and 1,340 filed patents, Waymo is an established player in the global autonomous vehicle companies landscape. The company is headquartered in USA, one of the world's leading automation economies.

๐Ÿ” Data Provenance

Last verified: Q1 2026 (February)

Sources: Alphabet 10-K 2025; Waymo press releases; Patent Lens

Figures are research-backed estimates verified quarterly. R&D spend accurate to ยฑ10%; patent counts vary by registry. Full methodology โ†’

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