Stellantis, Wayve and Uber join forces on global robotaxis

The collaboration combines Stellantis’ vehicle platforms, Wayve’s artificial intelligence driving technology and Uber’s global mobility network, with the aim of scaling driverless mobility services across multiple regions.

Vehicles and integration:

Stellantis will provide vehicles engineered on its L4-Ready Platforms, designed with embedded sensor suites, safety systems and redundancy for high-utilisation driverless operations. These platforms are intended to meet the operational requirements of autonomous fleets, ensuring durability and safety in large-scale deployment.

AI technology:

Wayve contributes its end-to-end AI driving software, which enables vehicles to navigate complex environments without relying on detailed city-by-city mapping. The system is designed to adapt across different regions and driving conditions, allowing faster and more cost-effective expansion. Kaity Fischer, Wayve’s Vice President of Commercial and Operations, says the partnership brings together three leaders, each with our own strengths: Stellantis’ vehicle expertise, Uber’s global mobility platform and Wayve’s embodied AI.

Mobility platform:

Uber will integrate the autonomous vehicles into its global marketplace, connecting riders to driverless trips through its app. Sarfraz Maredia, Uber’s Global Head of Autonomous Mobility and Delivery, explains: “Successfully scaling autonomous mobility means bringing together the right vehicles, technology, and platform in a seamless way.”

Strategic framework:

The partnership is based on a non-binding memorandum of understanding, which sets out the framework for future agreements covering technology development, licensing, production and vehicle procurement. Each company retains the flexibility to pursue additional collaborations in the autonomous driving sector.

Industry positioning: The collaboration builds on existing relationships. Stellantis and Wayve recently signed an agreement for advanced driver assistance systems, while Wayve and Uber are already working together to deploy autonomous rides in London, Tokyo and ten other cities.

Ned Curic, Stellantis’ Chief Engineering and Technology Officer, says that by combining their L4-Ready Platforms, designed from the ground up for safe and efficient driverless operation, with Wayve’s adaptive AI and Uber’s global network, they are accelerating the deployment of autonomous vehicles that meet real customer needs.

Wayve’s wider strategy:

The announcement also highlights Wayve’s broader ambition to become the software supplier for multiple original equipment manufacturers. A separate memorandum of understanding has been signed between Wayve, Uber and Nissan to collaborate on robotaxis. This suggests Wayve is positioning itself as a common platform provider for autonomy, similar to how Android became the operating system for many smartphone brands. The company’s slogan, “Autonomy for any vehicle, anywhere,” reflects this approach. · Also read: https://dealerfloor.co.za/indu...