Waymo to add Gemini AI assistant to robotaxiWaymo is upgrading the passenger facing experience in its Ojai robotaxis to include the addition of the Gemini AI assistant.The Google Alphabet owned company said that Gemini in Waymo 'empowers riders with cabin controls, journey information, Waymo education, and everyday knowledge at the touch of a button'.Gemini in Waymo is a conversational AI assistant – like a helpful passenger – that operates independently from the Waymo Driver. You can issue a voice command to request a pullover, but Gemini does not otherwise control any aspect of the vehicle's movement or routing and does not have access to real-time driving data. Waymo said.AdvertisementAdvertisementAs part of the upgrade, there is also an all-new screen interface – the first major design update in years. The interface is designed to support a relaxed, "lean-back" ride with more control available at passenger fingertips. Waymo says dynamic screen elements display key ride information and streamline music playback, while an intuitive system menu makes it easy to adjust cabin controls or access media options.The system uses a 'choreographed tri-screen experience, to serve one or many riders simultaneously'. Instead of simply mirroring all three screens, information will vary based on which seats are occupied and where controls are needed. For example, a single rider in the right rear seat will see full controls on their screen while the other two screens may show a simplified trip status view or ambient media player. This choreography also allows for new capabilities like Calm Mode, which dims the screen and 'displays very minimal trip info for when you want a moment of zen'.Waymo also illustrated how the Gemini assistant will work in practice:"Press the Gemini icon on the screen to personalize your ride and learn about the world around you. Feeling warm? Tell Gemini in Waymo to "turn the A/C to 65." Want to explore the neighborhood? Ask "where is the best coffee shop nearby?" or "what's the history of that monument?" Leveraging the power of Gemini's live assistant, riders have more control over their ride and a wealth of knowledge just a query away.""Waymo to add Gemini AI assistant to robotaxi" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand.