Nvidia, Mercedes-Benz Move Forward With Planned Robotaxis (1)

Nvidia Corp. and partner Mercedes-Benz Group AG are pushing ahead with plans to offer robotaxi services in major global cities, using the German carmaker’s S-Class model.

The venture also includes Uber Technologies Inc., according to a statement Thursday. The three companies, alongside others like Stellantis NV, started working together last year on coordinating advanced self-driving technology.

“Together, Mercedes-Benz, Nvidia and Uber will build a global platform that makes autonomous driving available to everyone,” Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said in a video shown at a Mercedes event to unveil a refreshed version of its S-Class sedan.

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