SANTA CLARA — Vay, a Berlin-based pioneer in automotive-grade teledriving, is introducing a new approach to autonomous mobility by combining human supervision with cutting-edge AI technology. The company’s remote driving solution allows professionally trained operators, known as teledrivers, to control vehicles in real time from remote stations, offering a practical and adaptable alternative to traditional self-driving systems.

Through Vay’s app, users can hail a vehicle driven remotely by a teledriver. Once the car arrives, the customer takes over and drives manually. After completing their trip, users simply exit at a safe location without worrying about parking—the teledriver handles the rest, parking the vehicle or driving it to the next customer. This system provides sustainable, door-to-door mobility while ensuring safety with human oversight.

Powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Technology

Vay’s innovative platform is built on the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX compute platform and DriveOS operating system, enabling the company’s vehicles to process large volumes of sensor data in real time. DRIVE AGX ensures low-latency video streaming, delivering high-definition situational awareness to teledrivers and enhancing safety in complex urban environments.

“With NVIDIA DRIVE AGX’s advanced AI capabilities, we’re delivering a safe, reliable, and accessible teledriving solution that’s ready to deploy today,” said Justin Spratt, Chief Business Officer at Vay. “Our collaboration with NVIDIA sets a new standard for driverless technology and makes remotely operated vehicles a reality for everyday use.”

Immersive Teledriving Experience

Vay’s teledrivers operate from specialized stations equipped with a steering wheel, pedals, and audio-visual systems that replicate the driving environment. Real-time audio and video feeds enable teledrivers to hear road traffic sounds and view their surroundings with minimal latency, ensuring precise control of vehicles traveling up to 26 mph. The system’s ability to address complex driving scenarios under human supervision offers enhanced safety and efficiency, while reducing costs and development hurdles associated with fully autonomous systems.

Expanding Across Markets

Vay has made significant strides in driverless mobility. It became the first company in Europe to teledrive vehicles on public roads without a safety driver and has been operating commercial services in Las Vegas since January. Vay also collaborates with partners such as Bayanat for AI-powered geospatial solutions, Belgium-based car-sharing companies Ush and Poppy, and French automaker Peugeot.

In October, Vay secured $34 million in funding from the European Investment Bank, supporting its plans to scale operations across Europe and grow its development team. As a member of NVIDIA Inception, Vay benefits from AI-focused support, expertise, and technology to further its mission of transforming mobility for businesses and communities worldwide.

By blending advanced AI with human oversight, Vay is revolutionizing urban transportation, logistics, and mobility, offering a scalable, safe, and efficient alternative to conventional autonomous systems.

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