Alphabet's Waymo has constructed an entire fake city in the California desert. Known as Castle, the facility features cars, cones, signs, and mannequins. This provides the company with a way to try out its most experimental autonomous vehicle technology before putting it on the road.
Facilities of this sort aren't new. One of the most well-known is the University of Michigan's Mcity. The university worked with Ford, GM, Nissan, and others to create a testing ground for autonomous vehicles.
Waymo's Castle covers 100 acres and only features roads, driveways, and intersections. Buildings are absent from the testing area.
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