Uber and Nvidia: 100,000 robotaxis should start in 2027!

Uber and Nvidia: 100,000 robotaxis should start in 2027!

The future of urban transport could soon be revolutionized by autonomous robotaxis. Uber has announced plans to build a platform for an impressive 100,000 robotaxis from various manufacturers. These ambitious plans are supported by a collaboration with Nvidia focused on developing new car computers. But exactly when the first of these vehicles will be seen on the roads is still unclear, even if the first cars on the new platform should not be ready until 2027 at the earliest [NP-Coburg].

A significant part of this fleet will include at least 5,000 vehicles from Opel parent company Stellantis, which are equipped with the Nvidia Drive AGX Hyperion 10 platform. But other big names in the automotive industry such as Mercedes-Benz and Lucid are also involved. These companies are working on Level 4-capable vehicles that will provide the necessary autonomous driving capabilities to operate safely on our roads. More information can be found on the Nvidia website.

The path to autonomy

Level 4 autonomy means the vehicles can navigate safely in most driving situations without human intervention. This technology is supported by the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 platform, which provides a modular and customizable solution to meet the diverse needs of vehicle manufacturers. This partnership between Uber and Nvidia aims to build the world's largest Level 4-ready mobility network, which also includes other companies such as Waymo.

For Uber, this means that from 2027 they not only expect a powerful increase in self-driving SUVs from Lucid, but also that robotaxis from Volkswagen and Chinese providers such as Baidu will be brokered on the platform. In some US cities, Waymo's self-driving cars are already available to book via the Uber app, offering a first taste of the future.

So the developments seem promising. Nevertheless, it remains to be hoped that everyone involved will prepare well for the new challenges, both technologically and in terms of safety. Given the tragic story surrounding autonomous vehicles, when Uber had to stop developing its own technology after a fatal accident, it will be crucial that safety standards and technologies come together to ensure this.

Vision for the future

The companies in this partnership have set themselves high goals. The direction in which mobility will develop could significantly change everyday travel in the next few years. The new era of automated transport is upon us, and collaboration between leading players in the technology and automotive industries will ensure that we can soon experience safe and reliable robotaxis.

In conclusion, with its vision of creating a large fleet of autonomous vehicles and innovative support from Nvidia, Uber has not only generated good business, but also potentially revolutionized the way we move in an urban environment. It will be exciting to see how the plans develop and when we will see the first self-driving cars on our roads!