Uber Partners with Lucid, Nuro for new Level 4 Robotaxi
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Uber partners with Lucid, Nuro for new Level 4 robotaxi. Uber, Lucid and Nuro have revealed a Level 4 electric robotaxi based on the Lucid Gravity SUV, with USA passenger service planned this year and global expansion ambitions. Uber, Lucid and Nuro have revealed a joint effort aimed at reshaping urban transportation with a new autonomous electric taxi. The companies plan to begin offering passenger rides in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year, marking a significant step toward large-scale robotaxi deployment. Each partner plays a distinct role in the project. Lucid supplies the vehicle platform, using its Gravity electric SUV as the foundation. Nuro contributes the autonomous driving system, replacing the human driver with its software-based Nuro Driver. Uber integrates the vehicle into its ride-hailing ecosystem, giving riders access through the familiar Uber app. In practice, this means customers could soon be picked up by a self-driving Lucid vehicle ordered like any other Uber ride. The Gravity-based robotaxi, unveiled at CES 2026, has been extensively modified for autonomous operation. Classified as a Level 4 vehicle, it is designed to handle most driving situations independently within defined areas. To achieve this, the vehicle relies on a comprehensive sensor suite combining cameras, radar, and LiDAR. These sensors are seamlessly integrated into the...
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