Daijiworld Media Network – Washington
Washington DC, Oct 29: In a major push towards autonomous mobility, Uber Technologies Inc. has announced plans to build a fleet of 100,000 self-driving vehicles powered by Nvidia Corp’s AI technology, aiming to make hailable robotaxis more affordable for consumers.
The large-scale rollout is expected to begin in 2027, Nvidia said in a statement on Tuesday during its GTC conference in Washington, DC. The announcement expands on a partnership formed earlier this year, under which Uber agreed to share driving data to help Nvidia enhance its AI models and automotive chip systems.
At the event, Nvidia also unveiled its new Drive AGX Hyperion 10 platform — an advanced system enabling automakers to integrate sensors and hardware compatible with autonomous driving software.
As part of the collaboration, Stellantis NV will be among the first carmakers to supply at least 5,000 Nvidia-powered robotaxis for Uber’s US and global operations. Uber will handle full fleet management, including remote assistance, charging, cleaning, maintenance, and customer support.
Stellantis will partner with Foxconn for hardware and system integration, with production slated to start in 2028 following pilot programs in the US.
The move is expected to help Uber reduce operational costs associated with autonomous vehicles while expanding robotaxi availability over time. The ride-hailing giant currently runs limited autonomous rides with Alphabet’s Waymo in Austin and Atlanta and China’s WeRide in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia.
Uber’s partnership with Nvidia will also include building a “robotaxi data factory”, gathering more than three million hours of driving data for AI training and validation. Nvidia will supply processors, AI models, and simulation tools to accelerate driverless vehicle development.
“Together, these capabilities form a powerful data engine that aims to shorten the path from pilot to profitable autonomy,” Uber said in its statement.
The ambitious 100,000-vehicle target includes 20,000 Lucid Gravity and Nuro vehicles Uber had earlier committed to acquiring over six years, signaling the company’s firm bet on a future where robotaxis and human drivers coexist on its platform.