Uber and Autobrains Target Munich for Robotaxi Rollout

Uber and Israel-based Autobrains revealed a strategic plan on Monday to initiate a robotaxi program in Munich, partnering with U.S. chipmaker Nvidia. The move signifies a key effort to expand autonomous ride-hailing services across Europe.

The initiative seeks to marry Uber's expansive mobility network with Autobrains' cutting-edge 'agentic AI' driving system, leveraging Nvidia's Drive Hyperion platform. Munich is slated as the first city for deployment, contingent upon regulatory approvals.

This program aims to transcend limited pilot projects by establishing an 'OEM-agnostic' framework. This would allow it to operate seamlessly across diverse vehicle platforms and urban areas. The system divides driving tasks into specialized decision-making agents, ensuring real-time responses via standard automotive sensors.

(With inputs from agencies.)