Summary
Uber, Lucid Motors, and Nuro have introduced a new self-driving electric SUV designed for ride-hailing. The vehicle, based on Lucid's Gravity model, includes advanced technology for autonomous driving and will start testing in San Francisco later this year.
Key Facts
- Uber, Lucid Motors, and Nuro have partnered to create a self-driving electric SUV.
- The vehicle is based on Lucid's Gravity SUV and includes Uber's rider experience design.
- It uses sensors and LEDs on top for identifying vehicles and showing ride status.
- Passengers can customize their ride with interactive features like heated seats and music.
- The autonomous system uses Nuro's AI software on NVIDIA’s platform for driving tasks.
- Testing of the vehicle will occur in San Francisco with engineers overseeing the process.
- After testing, production is planned at Lucid's Arizona factory.
- The vehicle is a Level 4 autonomous car, meaning it can drive on its own in specific areas.
