Lucid Group, Nuro, and Uber Technologies have unveiled the production-intent vehicles for their global robotaxi service at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. The companies also announced the commencement of autonomous on-road testing, a step towards the service's expected launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later in 2026.
Robotaxi Development and Testing
Nuro is conducting autonomous on-road testing using robotaxi engineering prototypes, supervised by autonomous vehicle operators. This testing began in December 2025 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The program is part of Nuro's safety and validation framework, encompassing closed-course testing and simulation to assess performance across various scenarios. Production of the robotaxi is anticipated to commence at Lucid's Arizona factory later in 2026, pending final validation.
Vehicle Features and Rider Experience
The robotaxi, based on the Lucid Gravity platform, integrates an Uber-designed in-cabin rider experience. Key features include:
- Sensor Array: A next-generation sensor array provides 360-degree perception through high-resolution cameras, solid-state lidar sensors, and radars. These are integrated into the vehicle body and a low-profile, roof-mounted "halo" module.
- Identification and Status: Halo-mounted integrated LEDs assist riders in identifying the correct vehicle, display rider initials, and provide status updates from pickup to dropoff.
- In-Ride Controls: Interactive screens allow riders to personalize their journey with controls for heated seats, climate, and music. Options to contact support or request a pullover are also available.
- Real-time Visualization: An in-vehicle display shows the robotaxi's real-time perception of its surroundings and its planned path, including maneuvers such as yielding to pedestrians, slowing at traffic lights, and changing lanes.
- Capacity and Space: The vehicle offers a versatile layout capable of accommodating up to six passengers and includes luggage space.
- Compute Platform: High-performance computing is powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor, part of the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform, supporting AI processing for autonomous driving.
Partnership Roles
The collaboration involves distinct contributions from each company:
- Nuro: Responsible for developing Level 4 autonomy and leading the testing program.
- Lucid: Provides the vehicle architecture and electric vehicle technology.
- Uber: Designed the in-cabin rider experience and contributes its global ride-hailing network.
The robotaxi will be publicly displayed at NVIDIA's showcase at the Fontainebleau Hotel during CES 2026, from January 5 through January 8.