Lucid, Nuro and Uber Reveal CES 2026 Robotaxi Service
Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), Nuro, Inc. ("Nuro"), and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) unveiled production-intent vehicles for their global robotaxi service and introduced the Uber-designed in-cabin rider experience at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026.
The companies also announced that they started autonomous on-road testing last month. This milestone supports development and validation for the robotaxi service ahead of its expected launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. Nuro leads testing and operates robotaxi engineering prototypes under the supervision of autonomous-vehicle operators, starting in the Bay Area.
Visitors at CES 2026 can see the robotaxi and the in-cabin rider experience up close. The vehicle uses a next-generation sensor array with high-resolution cameras, solid-state lidar, and radar to deliver 360-degree perception. Lucid integrates these sensors throughout the Lucid Gravity’s body and within a purpose-built, roof-mounted halo. The halo keeps a low profile, maximises visibility, and preserves the vehicle’s signature design.
Halo-mounted integrated LEDs help riders identify the correct vehicle, show rider initials, and provide clear status updates from pick-up through drop-off. Uber also designed an intuitive in-ride experience that builds on the comfort of the all-electric Lucid Gravity. Interactive screens let riders personalise their autonomous journey, from heated seats and climate controls to music, with options to contact support or request the vehicle to pull over.
The in-vehicle visualisation shows what the robotaxi sees and maps its planned path in real time. It also displays manoeuvres such as yielding to pedestrians, slowing at traffic lights, changing lanes, and dropping off a passenger. The cabin offers a versatile, spacious layout with configurations that seat up to six passengers and provide generous luggage space, making it well-suited to premium group travel.
The robotaxi platform runs high-performance computing based on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor, which sits within the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform. This setup supports 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 ride-hailing, 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 offer a unique platform, and when combined with Nuro's technology and Uber's scale, we are collectively building an experience like no other."
Nuro runs autonomous on-road testing as part of its safety and validation framework, which it has refined over years of commercial autonomous deployments. The programme evaluates dozens of critical capabilities across the full autonomy stack, including Nuro’s end-to-end AI foundation model. This model blends state-of-the-art AI with clear, verifiable safety logic to deliver comfortable, reliable performance. The team also uses closed-course testing and simulation to validate performance across a wide range of scenarios.
Lucid plans to start production of the production-intent robotaxi at its Arizona factory later this year, pending final validation.
CES attendees can see the robotaxi on public display at NVIDIA’s showcase at the Fontainebleau Hotel from Monday, 5 January at 3:00 PM PT through Thursday, 8 January 2026.
