Autonomous Vehicle Deployment and Partnerships Heat Up
Key Questions
What is Uber's new partnership for robotaxis in Europe?
Uber is partnering with Autobrains for a Munich robotaxi pilot using Nvidia Hyperion and likely Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This follows a pivot from Momenta due to EU political resistance.
What new tools has NVIDIA introduced for autonomous vehicles?
NVIDIA unveiled new Physical AI tools for AVs and robotics at CVPR to expand the development ecosystem. It is also partnering with VinFast and Autobrains for affordable L4 autonomy in Southeast Asia.
What regulatory or approval developments are noted for connected vehicles?
Volvo has won US approval for connected vehicle sales. The SELF DRIVE Act is also advancing amid industry summits highlighting LiDAR partnerships like those of Innoviz with VW and Mobileye.
Uber partners with Autobrains for Munich robotaxi pilot (pivoting from Momenta due to EU political resistance), using Nvidia Hyperion and likely Mercedes-Benz vehicles. VinFast and Autobrains partner with NVIDIA for affordable L4 autonomy in Southeast Asia. Volvo wins US approval for connected vehicle sales. NVIDIA unveils new Physical AI tools for AVs and robotics at CVPR, expanding the development ecosystem. Israel mobility summit highlights Innoviz LiDAR partnerships with VW and Mobileye. Regulatory moves (SELF DRIVE Act) also in play.