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Robotics & Automation

Covering autonomous systems, industrial automation, and the impact of robotics on society and the workforce.

Futuristic Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles, part of Uber's robotaxi initiative, driving through a city at dusk, collecting data for autonomous driving.

Uber to deploy 500 EVs for robotaxi data collection in 2026

This year, 500 modified Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles will begin operating globally, tasked with collecting 2 million miles of high-fidelity driving data monthly for Uber's robotaxi ambitions.

Benjamin Carter· Jun 4· 2 min read

Uber to deploy 500 EVs for robotaxi data collection in 2026

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