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Motional Reboots Robotaxis with AI-First Strategy
12 Jan
Summary
- Motional shifts to an AI foundation model for its self-driving system.
- Commercial driverless robotaxi service planned for Las Vegas by 2026.
- Company experienced layoffs and a significant strategic pivot.
Motional has announced a significant strategic pivot, adopting an AI-first foundation model for its self-driving system. This evolution follows a period of substantial organizational changes, including layoffs and a refocusing of its efforts.
The company has rebooted its robotaxi plans, aiming to launch a commercial driverless service in Las Vegas by the end of 2026. This new approach leverages advancements in AI to create a more scalable and cost-effective solution.
Previously, Motional utilized a combination of individual machine learning models and rule-based programs. The new architecture integrates these into a single backbone, enhancing generalization to new environments and optimizing costs, paving the way for their ambitious future plans.
