Baidu is preparing to unveil its latest research and developments regarding world models. These systems are designed to simulate and predict physical environments, which could significantly enhance decision-making capabilities for autonomous vehicles in complex scenarios.
The company has already deployed its Apollo Go robotaxi service across 28 cities globally, gathering extensive real-world road data. While the specific integration of the new model into this service remains undisclosed, it is expected to support the large-scale expansion of autonomous driving.
Further details are anticipated during the upcoming Baidu World 2026 conference, scheduled for November 12 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. The event will focus on AI-driven organizational restructuring under the theme Next Act, Intelligent Organization.
