What is Uber's AV Labs division?

AV Labs is Uber's new division established to manage trip data from its services, making it accessible to robotaxi technology partners to improve autonomous systems.

Where is Uber currently testing its robotaxi services?

Uber has begun its robotaxi rollout in a 9-square-mile area of Dallas, with plans for fully driverless rides at a later time.

What partnerships does Uber have for its robotaxi future?

Uber is partnering with Avride for initial robotaxi services and has a deal to integrate 20,000 Lucid Gravity electric SUVs with Nuro's driverless technology.

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Uber Bets Big on Robotaxi Data Power

28 Jan

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Summary

Uber's AV Labs will manage trip data for robotaxi partners.
Dallas is the first city for Uber's robotaxi rollout.
Uber partners with Avride for initial robotaxi services.

Uber has established a new division, AV Labs, dedicated to managing the vast amounts of data generated from its trips. This data will be made accessible to robotaxi technology partners as they deploy their vehicles.

The company recently initiated its robotaxi service in a 9-square-mile section of Dallas. Currently, human drivers are still operating the vehicles, with plans for fully autonomous rides to follow at an unspecified future date.

AV Labs seeks to centralize engineers and researchers with access to Uber's operational data. The goal is to convert real-world driving experiences into high-quality data that enhances the learning capabilities and performance of autonomous driving systems.