Mobileye to Launch Standalone Robotaxi Service in US by 2027
Mobileye, the driving technology company, announced plans to launch its own robotaxi service in an unnamed U.S. city by 2027. The service will be vertically integrated, utilizing Mobileye's Moovit mobility platform for customer interactions and coordination. The company intends to begin operations with approximately 100 robotaxis early next year, with a long-term goal of scaling to around 17,000 vehicles within five years if the initial deployment is successful.
Mobileye, a prominent driving technology company, has revealed its intention to launch a standalone robotaxi service in the United States. The service is scheduled to commence in an as-yet-unnamed U.S. city by 2027, with an initial fleet of about 100 robotaxis expected to deploy early next year.
The new venture will be vertically integrated, leveraging Mobileye's Moovit mobility platform to manage customer bookings, coordinate rides, and handle other operational aspects. Mobileye, an Israeli company acquired by Intel in 2017 and subsequently going public again in 2022, aims to expand its robotaxi fleet to approximately 17,000 vehicles within five years following the successful launch of its initial deployment.
Mobileye gained recognition in the mid-2010s through its partnership with Tesla, providing advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) for the Autopilot feature. The relationship concluded in 2016 due to Mobileye's concerns about the system being marketed as driverless technology to end-users. Since then, Mobileye has continued to collaborate with various partners on ADAS and autonomous vehicle initiatives, including its "SuperVision" ADAS, which combines cameras and radar sensors, used by manufacturers like Porsche and Polestar.
In the robotaxi sector, Mobileye has existing partnerships, such as developing a commercially available robotaxi with Volkswagen Group's MOIA based on the VW ID. Buzz minivan. The company also announced plans last year to work with Lyft for robotaxi deployments in Dallas as early as this year.
Amnon Shashua, founder and CEO of Mobileye, stated that this new initiative is an extension of existing partnerships rather than a replacement. He affirmed the company's commitment to enabling automakers and mobility providers with Mobileye Drive, while noting that operating its own service will accelerate adoption, provide direct operational experience, and showcase the full potential of autonomous mobility.
(Source: Slashdot)
