Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo said on Thursday it will start collecting data in Tokyo with test rides operated by human drivers next week, marking the first time the company will be using its cars on public roads outside the United States. The California-based autonomous driving company will deploy 25 driver-operated electric Jaguar I-PACE to map key areas of the Japanese capital and gain insights into local infrastructure and driving patterns. "It's important for us to understand the difference in driving environment, what makes the driving here unique," Nicole Gavel, Waymo's head of business development and strategic partnerships, told reporters at an event in Tokyo...

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