RoboticsThe Verge59m ago
Uber launches London's first commercial robotaxi service; the vehicles use
Uber launches London's first commercial robotaxi service; the vehicles use Wayve's autonomous driving tech and will initially have human safety drivers
TL;DRUber launches self-driving taxis in London with Wayve's camera-only AI tech.
Why it matters: Proves lidar-free autonomous driving works in real cities; signals shift toward cheaper, scalable robotaxi deployment.
The cars have no lidar and no geofence, but still will have human safety drivers for the initial launch.
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