Cruise Origin vs Waymo
Side-by-side comparison of Cruise Origin (Cruise) and Waymo (Waymo) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Cruise OriginUnited States
- WaymoUnited States
Year First Available
- Cruise Origin2020
- Waymo2016
Verified Deployments
- Cruise Origin0 Deployments
- Waymo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Cruise OriginContact for quote
- Waymo$100,000–$175,000
Availability Status
- Cruise OriginACTIVE
- WaymoACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Autonomy Level
- Cruise OriginL4
- Waymofully autonomous
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000–$175,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | L4 | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes Cruise Origin and Waymo?
Cruise Origin is made by Cruise, based in US. Waymo is made by Waymo, based in US.
When were Cruise Origin and Waymo launched?
Cruise Origin launched in 2020. Waymo launched in 2016.
Are Cruise Origin and Waymo in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Autonomous Vehicle on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Cruise Origin and Waymo?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss.
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About this comparison
Cruise Origin vs Waymo compares two robots in the autonomous-vehicle category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.