Uber picks Munich for its next robotaxi push, with Autobrains and Nvidia

Uber has chosen Munich as the site for its next robotaxi deployment. The company will use Autobrains' autonomous driving software and Nvidia's AI chips. This approach avoids building specialized vehicles for driverless operation. The test targets Europe's automotive hub with a focus on cost-effective autonomy. The strategy emphasizes leveraging existing car platforms over custom designs. This move aims to accelerate robotaxi rollout in Europe without major hardware investment.