Latest news with #Baidu
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Baidu and Uber partnership to deploy AVs in global markets
China's Baidu and Uber Technologies are set to deploy 'thousands' of Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles (AVs) on the Uber platform across various worldwide markets, outside of mainland China and the US. This multi-year strategic collaboration is expected to enhance the availability of cost-effective and dependable ridesharing alternatives by integrating Baidu's AVs into Uber's network. The inaugural rollouts of this collaboration are slated for Asia and the Middle East later in 2025. Following the launch, riders who request an eligible Uber trip may have the choice to be serviced by a fully driverless Apollo Go AV. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said: 'This partnership brings together two of the world's most iconic technology companies to help shape the future of mobility. 'As the world's largest platform of its kind, spanning mobility, delivery, and freight, Uber is uniquely positioned to help AV leaders like Baidu bring their autonomous technology to the world.' Apollo Go is said to deploy a fleet of more than 1,000 driverless vehicles worldwide, with its presence extending to 15 cities, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It has offered over 11 million cumulative rides to the public as of May. Baidu CEO, co-founder, and chairman Robin Li said: "We are committed to bringing the benefit of autonomous driving technology to more people in more markets, and this partnership with Uber represents a major milestone in deploying our technology on a global scale. "We look forward to working with Uber to deliver safe and efficient autonomous mobility solutions to riders around the world." Last month, Wayve and Uber announced their plans to commence public-road trials of Level 4 AVs in London, UK, next year. This venture will utilise Wayve's Embodied AI platform alongside Uber's mobility network to amplify the deployment of AVs across Europe. In May, Uber Technologies and May Mobility, an AV technology firm, entered into a multi-year collaboration to introduce AVs in US cities. The initiative is poised to launch thousands of AVs on the Uber platform, with Arlington, Texas, anticipated to be the first city by the end of this year. "Baidu and Uber partnership to deploy AVs in global markets" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
South China Morning Post
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Baidu joins Uber to deploy robotaxis in Asia, Middle East as Tesla expands service in US
Chinese search engine and AI giant Baidu and global taxi-hailing firm Uber Technologies have agreed to work together to deploy thousands of Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis in markets outside the US and mainland China, a move that comes as Tesla seeks to expand its robotaxis in the US. The multi-year deal will see robotaxis deployed in Asia and the Middle East later this year, according to a joint statement. It was unclear whether the partnership would include Hong Kong, where Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis were introduced under a trial phase in early May. Uber is not licensed to operate non-taxi vehicles in the city. The move comes as competition for the future of driverless technology is heating up. Tesla's full self-driving system, which relies on on-board cameras and artificial intelligence algorithms, is challenging other self-driving technologies that use ultra-sensitive lasers. This week, Tesla expanded the 'geofence' for its robotaxi pilot service in Austin, Texas, less than a month after its launch. However, Baidu is far ahead in terms of robotaxi fleet size. In addition to its operations in mainland Chinese cities including Shenzhen and Wuhan, the company has deployed over 1,000 driverless vehicles globally, spanning 15 cities, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Apollo Go vehicles are the world's first to support L4 autonomous driving, which allows a vehicle to operate without human input under specific conditions in cities and on highways. A driverless Apollo Go robotaxi drives on a road in Wuhan, Hubei province, on July 19, 2024. Photo: Reuters Apollo Go uses sensors, cameras and software to navigate and follow traffic rules, but may require a driver to intervene when outside its operational limits.
See - Sada Elbalad
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- See - Sada Elbalad
Uber, Baidu Partner to Launch Autonomous Vehicles
Israa Farhan Uber and Chinese tech giant Baidu announced a strategic partnership on Tuesday to deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles operated by Baidu's Apollo Go unit on the Uber platform in select global markets outside the United States and China. According to the joint statement, the initial rollout of self-driving vehicles is expected to begin later this year in key regions across Asia and the Middle East. Apollo Go, Baidu's autonomous driving division, currently manages a fleet of over 1,000 fully self-driving vehicles operating in 15 cities worldwide, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. As of May, the service had completed over 11 million autonomous rides globally. This collaboration marks Uber's latest move in a growing series of strategic alliances aimed at bolstering its presence in the rapidly evolving autonomous taxi market. The company is intensifying its efforts to compete with rivals like Lyft and other players in the global race for dominance in driverless ride-hailing services. The Uber-Baidu partnership signals a significant push to expand autonomous mobility in high-growth markets beyond North America and China, where regulatory and infrastructure environments are becoming increasingly favorable to advanced mobility solutions. read more UAE's Lunar Mission Delayed to Tomorrow Twitter Lifts Trump's Account Ban Scientists Find Evidence Of 10،000 Black Holes Surrounding The Center Of The Milky Way Galaxy Greenhouse In Antarctica Able To Grow Vegetables Without Soil Or Sunlight Moving Over China: U.S. Is Again Home to World's Speediest Supercomputer Technology The 10 most expensive cars in the world Technology Top 10 fastest cars in the world Technology Lasers Could Make Computers 1 Million Times Faster Technology Smart technology taking control of our lives News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
Japan Times
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Japan Times
Uber teams up with China's Baidu on global robotaxi rollout
Uber and Baidu plan to launch robotaxis on the ride-sharing platform in several markets outside of the U.S. and mainland China through a multiyear partnership. Baidu's autonomous vehicles will be available on the Uber app in Asia and the Middle East later this year, the companies said in a statement Tuesday. Thousands of vehicles will be deployed as part of the partnership, the companies said. Future rollouts will also include Europe and Oceania, an Uber spokesperson said. Shares of Uber rose as much as 1.4% after markets opened in New York. Baidu's American depositary receipts jumped as much as 7%. Baidu, which runs one of the largest fleets of robotaxis in China, is the latest Chinese autonomous driving technology company to partner with Uber to launch its services overseas. Baidu's robotaxi service, Apollo Go, has provided more than 11 million public rides in more than a dozen cities globally, exceeding the 10 million rides by Alphabet's Waymo as of late May. Baidu has also been eyeing an expansion of its services in Switzerland, Singapore and Malaysia. Other Chinese firms like U.S.-listed WeRide, Pony AI and Momenta have also struck agreements with Uber to offer robotaxis on the platform in some European and Middle Eastern markets in the years ahead. San Francisco-based Uber has struck more than a dozen global partnerships with technology developers and automakers, including Waymo, as it positions itself as an investor and commercialization platform for driverless vehicles, rather than developing the technology in-house. Autonomous rides are currently available on the Uber app in Phoenix, Austin, Atlanta and Abu Dhabi thanks to those arrangements.
Digital Trends
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Digital Trends
Uber shifts gear in the robotaxi race
Uber has inked a deal with Chinese tech giant Baidu to add 'thousands' of its robotaxis to the American company's ride-hailing app. Baidu has been testing its Apollo Go robotaxis in several Chinese cities since 2019. But the partnership with Uber will involve Apollo Go ride-hailing services outside of China and the U.S., with the first deployments expected in parts of Asia and the Middle East later this year. Recommended Videos 'After launch, if a rider requests a qualifying Uber trip, they may be presented with the option to have their trip fulfilled by a fully driverless Apollo Go autonomous vehicle,' Uber said in a statement released on Tuesday. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the joint venture 'brings together two of the world's most iconic technology companies to help shape the future of mobility,' while Baidu chief Robin Li said it represents 'a major milestone in deploying our technology on a global scale.' Uber failed to get back on track with its own robotaxi efforts after one of its self-driving cars struck and killed Elaine Herzberg in Arizona in 2018. Uber immediately suspended its autonomous-vehicle testing program, and while it made a limited return later that year, it decided to close down the unit in May 2020. Looking ahead, partnering with the Chinese firm is set to give Uber access to Baidu's established robotaxi infrastructure, while Baidu will benefit from Uber's vast ride-hailing network and operational expertise outside of China. Uber has already forged partnerships with the likes of May Mobility and for limited ride-hailing services using autonomous vehicles, but the Baidu alliance is one of the most significant yet in terms of the potential scale. While the future of robotaxi rides is showing some promising signs with a number of limited services now running in cities around the world, the sector is still in the early stages of development and deployment, with local regulators having the final say on broader rollout
