Lucid/Nuro/Uber robotaxis | AirConsole for VW | Infineon semiconductors | Aeva/LG Innotek lidar | Bedrock Robotics construction

Volume 5 Issue 18

Nuro’s strategy shift validated by Lucid, Uber partnership on autonomous robotaxis

With the first launch in a major U.S. city next year, Uber aims to deploy 20,000 or more Lucid vehicles equipped with the Nuro Driver, validating the autonomous vehicle technology company’s expanded business model to include licensing its AI-driven autonomy platform to OEMs and mobility providers.

AirConsole brings Atari arcade games to Volkswagen models

The latest in-car gaming partnership for Zurich-based startup N-Dream AG adds to other deals and innovations with Audi and BMW Group as entertainment becomes a key part of the in-car experience and enables brands to increase connectivity-package adoption rates and bring in new revenue streams.

Infineon aims to bolster global lead in auto semiconductors with recent moves

The company hopes to strengthen its 13.5% market share and even stronger position in microcontrollers with its latest UL Solutions partnership to help OEMs achieve ISO 26262 compliance, adding to boosted SDV systems capabilities from the announced acquisition of Marvell’s automotive Ethernet business.

Aeva partners with LG Innotek to bring next-generation lidar platform to market

The strategic collaboration leverages Aeva’s perception technology with LG Innotek’s global scale to accelerate the scaled deployment of 4D lidar in new markets, including consumer devices, robotics, and industrial automation, after recent wins in the automotive and truck space.

Bedrock Robotics emerges from stealth with construction autonomous refit technology

The San Francisco-based startup announced Seed and Series A backing in its mission to develop advanced autonomous systems for the $13 trillion global construction industry by upgrading existing heavy equipment fleets with same-day hardware and software installs to address a building crisis as demand for new infrastructure surges.