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Uber Unveils Lucid Gravity Robotaxi Prototype at CES 2026

1/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

Uber introduced its Lucid Gravity robotaxi prototype at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, developed in collaboration with Nuro and Lucid.
The vehicle accommodates six passengers and includes interactive screens for climate control and music.
Testing commenced in San Francisco in December 2025, with plans to deploy over 20,000 units globally within five years.
The robotaxi will use Nuro's Level 4 hardware and is expected to be manufactured in Arizona.
Uber intends to integrate the service into its app, pending regulatory approval.

History

Historical Context

Uber's self-driving car initiative began in 2016, with over $1 billion invested in technology and partnerships, including collaborations with Volvo and Waymo. This effort reflects a broader trend in autonomous vehicle development, which gained momentum after Google's self-driving project was revealed in 2010. The introduction of the Lucid Gravity robotaxi prototype today highlights ongoing advancements in urban mobility solutions, addressing transportation challenges in cities like San Francisco.

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Story summary

Uber introduced its Lucid Gravity robotaxi prototype at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, developed in collaboration with Nuro and Lucid.
The vehicle accommodates six passengers and includes interactive screens for climate control and music.
Testing commenced in San Francisco in December 2025, with plans to deploy over 20,000 units globally within five years.
The robotaxi will use Nuro's Level 4 hardware and is expected to be manufactured in Arizona.
Uber intends to integrate the service into its app, pending regulatory approval.

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