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Motional's Driverless Ioniq 5 Launches in Vegas
17 Jan
Summary
- Hyundai and Motional launch driverless service in Las Vegas this year.
- Motional harnessed advanced AI like neural networks to cut costs.
- Hyundai's Ioniq 5 robotaxis are built on a production line at scale.
Hyundai and Motional are preparing to introduce a fully driverless ride-hailing service in Las Vegas later this year, following advancements in artificial intelligence. The company has transitioned from traditional robotics to sophisticated AI models, significantly reducing costs and speeding up deployment.
This strategic shift was supported by Hyundai, which increased its investment in Motional, becoming the majority owner. The fleet will feature Hyundai's purpose-built Ioniq 5 robotaxis, manufactured at scale in Singapore, distinguishing them from many competitors.
Motional's CEO, Laura Major, highlights that the use of AI has helped tackle complex driving scenarios, improving performance and allowing for faster data curation. The company aims to eventually extend this technology to personal passenger vehicles.
