
His self-driving car startup hit $300m before crashing. Now he’s back for round two. - Forbes Australia
Zabidou develops robotic quality assurance systems for the manufacturing sector, utilizing cameras and lasers to assess factory outputs like steel and concrete. The company aims to address the challenges of labor shortages and high costs associated with quality assurance in manufacturing.
His self-driving car startup hit $300m before crashing. Now he’s back for round two. Forbes Australia

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