Source: Reuters
Summary
Mobileye, an Israeli tech company owned by Intel, announced plans to launch a robotaxi service in a U.S. city by 2027. The company said it will use its own autonomous driving technology to power the service. Mobileye has been testing its technology in various locations worldwide. According to the company, the robotaxi service will provide a new transportation option for consumers. Mobileye’s announcement follows similar initiatives by other companies in the autonomous driving space.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
Mobileye’s robotaxi service is set to arrive in 2027, with the company’s autonomous driving technology at the wheel. Because what the world really needed was another robotaxi service. The company’s announcement is the latest in a long line of “revolutionary” transportation solutions. Mobileye’s technology has been in testing for years, because that’s just how long it takes to make a promise. The real innovation here is the 2027 launch date.
Author: Evan Null
