Lucid, Nuro, and Uber Unveil Global Robotaxi at CES, Announce Autonomous On-Road Testing

Lucid Group, Inc., Nuro, Inc., and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) have unveiled the production-intent vehicles planned for their global robotaxi service, along with the newly revealed Uber-designed in-cabin rider experience, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026.

The companies also confirmed that autonomous on-road testing commenced last month, marking a key milestone in the development and validation of the robotaxi service ahead of its anticipated launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. Testing is being led by Nuro, using robotaxi engineering prototypes operated under the supervision of autonomous vehicle operators, starting in the Bay Area.

At CES 2026, attendees are getting a first glimpse of both the robotaxi vehicle and its in-cabin rider experience, with several key features highlighted, including:

1. A next-gen sensor array featuring high-resolution cameras, solid-state lidar sensors, and radars that provides 360-degree perception. These sensors are integrated throughout the Lucid Gravity’s body and in the purpose-built roof-mounted halo, which is a low-profile module designed to maximize visibility while preserving the vehicle's signature design.
2. Halo-mounted integrated LEDs help riders easily identify the correct vehicle, display rider initials, and provide clear status updates from pickup through dropoff.
3. An intuitive in-ride experience that builds on the unprecedented comfort of the all-electric Lucid Gravity, with interactive screens that let riders personalize their autonomous journey — from heated-seat and climate controls to music, as well as options to contact support, or request the vehicle to pull-over.
4. In-vehicle visualization that shows what the robotaxi sees and its planned path in real-time, including maneuvers such as yielding to pedestrians, slowing at traffic lights, changing lanes, and dropping off a passenger.
5. A versatile, spacious layout with configurations that comfortably fit up to six passengers and offer generous luggage space, creating a premium solution for group travel.
6. High-performance compute: The robotaxi leverages compute based on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor, part of the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform, supporting the real-time AI processing and system integration required for advanced autonomous driving.

“The debut of our production intent robotaxi with Lucid and Uber is a significant milestone on our path to delivering autonomy at scale,” said Dave Ferguson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Nuro. “By bringing together Nuro’s proven level 4 autonomy, Lucid’s advanced vehicle architecture, and Uber’s global reach, we’re building a robotaxi service designed for real-world operations and long-term growth.”

“Uber is proud to partner with Lucid and Nuro to bring a state-of-the-art robotaxi to market later this year,” said Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber. “By combining leading expertise in electric vehicles, autonomy, and ridehailing, we’re building a unique new option for affordable and scalable autonomous rides in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.”

“Our robotaxi program with Uber and Nuro is a key part of how Lucid is leveraging its technology to create a more sustainable future of mobility that is widely accessible,” said Kay Stepper, Vice President of ADAS and Autonomous at Lucid. “Our engineering, range and interior comfort offers a unique platform, and when combined with Nuro’s technology and Uber’s scale, we are collectively building an experience like no other.”

Autonomous on-road testing forms a core part of Nuro’s safety and validation framework, refined through years of commercial autonomous vehicle deployments. The program assesses dozens of critical functions across the entire autonomy stack, including Nuro’s end-to-end AI foundation model, which combines advanced artificial intelligence with transparent, verifiable safety logic to deliver smooth and dependable performance. Alongside real-world road testing, the validation process also incorporates closed-course trials and simulation to ensure robust performance across a broad range of driving scenarios.

Subject to final validation, production of the robotaxi—built to production intent specifications—is expected to begin later this year at Lucid’s manufacturing facility in Arizona.