Stellantis teams up with NVIDIA, Uber and Foxconn to advance robotaxi rollout
- Perry Richardson
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Stellantis has announced a new global partnership with NVIDIA, Uber and Foxconn aimed at developing and deploying Level 4 autonomous vehicles for robotaxi services.
The collaboration signals a major step in Stellantis’ growing robotaxi strategy, building on its recent agreement with autonomous vehicle firm Pony.ai to test self-driving technology in Europe.
The initiative will see each company bring its own strengths to the table. Stellantis will contribute its global vehicle engineering and manufacturing capabilities. NVIDIA will supply its autonomous driving software and AI platform, Foxconn will support hardware integration, and Uber will manage the ride-hailing operations.
Level 4 autonomy refers to fully driverless vehicles that can operate without human input in specific conditions. The companies plan to develop these vehicles using Stellantis’ AV-Ready platforms, such as the K0 Medium Size Van and the STLA Small, supported by NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 system. That system includes the safety-certified DriveOS operating system and DRIVE AV software stack, both geared for Level 4 applications.
According to Stellantis, its AV-Ready platforms are designed with flexibility in mind, making them suitable for a variety of passenger and commercial applications. The architecture supports advanced sensor setups, multiple system redundancies, and high-performance computing needed for safe and scalable driverless technology.
Uber is expected to start operating the new Stellantis-built autonomous vehicles in selected global cities. An initial fleet of 5,000 vehicles is planned, with operations beginning in the United States. Testing and pilot programs are due to increase in the coming years, with production scheduled to start in 2028.
Under the partnership, Stellantis will design and produce the vehicles, integrating NVIDIA’s software to deliver driverless operation. Foxconn will work alongside Stellantis on integrating the hardware, while Uber will manage deployment within its ride-hailing business.
Stellantis says the AV-Ready platforms used in the project are optimised to keep operational costs low for service providers, without compromising on safety or reliability.
The partnership puts Stellantis among a growing number of major automotive firms seeking to secure a stake in the future autonomous vehicle market. While commercial deployment remains some years away, the planned start of production and early pilot schemes represent a clear move towards widespread adoption of robotaxi services.
Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis, said: “Autonomous mobility opens the door to new, more affordable transportation choices for customers. We have built AV-Ready Platforms to meet growing demand, and by partnering with leaders in AI, electronics, and mobility services, we aim to create a scalable solution that delivers smarter, safer, and more efficient mobility for everyone.”
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, said: “NVIDIA is the backbone of the AI era and is now fully harnessing that innovation to unleash L4 autonomy at enormous scale, with Stellantis among the first to integrate NVIDIA’s technology for deployment on Uber. We are thrilled to work with Stellantis to bring thousands of their autonomous vehicles to riders around the world.”
Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA: “Level 4 autonomy isn’t just a milestone for the auto industry – it’s a leap in AI capability. The vehicle becomes a robot – one that sees, perceives, plans, and drives with superhuman precision. By combining Stellantis’ global scale with NVIDIA DRIVE and Foxconn’s system integration, we’re creating a new class of purpose-built robotaxi fleets – making transportation safer, more accessible, and more affordable for everyone.”
