At CES 2026, Lucid, Nuro, and Uber revealed their new robotaxi vehicles and released a unique in-cabin rider experience. These companies are operating as a team to launch a global robotaxi service, with autonomous testing of the vehicles already starting last month in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Key details about the robotaxi:
- Advanced sensors: The robotaxi has high-tech cameras, radars, as well as lidar sensors that give it 360-degree vision, aiding it in safely navigating the streets.
- Halo design: A special module on the roof helps the vehicle see better while keeping its smooth design. It also has LED lights to help passengers recognize the vehicle and see status updates.
- Rider experience: The ride is planned for comfort, with screens inside to adjust things like seat temperature, music, and even options to contact support or ask the vehicle to stop.
- Real-time visualization: Passengers can observe what the robotaxi sees and track its planned path, including actions like slowing down at traffic lights or changing lanes.
- Spacious design: The robotaxi can fit up to six passengers as well as has lots of luggage space, making it great for group travel.
- AI and computing power: The vehicle uses NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor for advanced AI processing, enabling it to drive autonomously in real time.
The autonomous testing involves both road testing and simulations to make sure the robotaxi performs safely and reliably in different situations. This marks an important step toward launching the service later this year in the Bay Area.
Executive Statement
According to Dave Ferguson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Nuro, the debut of their production intent robotaxi with Lucid and Uber is a significant milestone on their path to delivering autonomous vehicle. By bringing together Nuro's proven level 4 autonomy, Lucid's advanced vehicle architecture, and Uber's global reach, they are building a robotaxi service designed for real-world operations and long-term growth.
