US EditionUber Launches Autonomous Taxi Service by 2026
Uber will deploy 100,000 Nvidia-powered Level-4 robotaxis globally starting in 2027 to enhance safety and reduce operating costs using over three million hours of driving data.
- On Tuesday, Uber Technologies Inc. and Nvidia Corp. announced an alliance to deploy 100,000 robotaxis starting in 2027, integrating the vehicles into Uber's ride-hailing network.
- By coupling Uber Technologies Inc.'s operational data with Nvidia's Cosmos AI platform, Uber and Nvidia said they aim to create a standardized path to scale Level-4 autonomous vehicles and lower automaker integration friction.
- The kit features a qualified sensor suite and Nvidia cited a multimodal dataset spanning 100 hours, Uber will collect over three million hours of driving data.
- Uber will oversee end-to-end fleet operations, including remote assistance, charging, cleaning, maintenance, and customer support, with testing involving about 100 vehicles in the coming months.
- Scaling autonomy remains gated by municipal authorities and regulators, with nearly 9 million global human drivers highlighting market size and data diversity needs.
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