Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Commercial Target
Nissan's target date for the full commercial launch of autonomous services in Japan.
Trial Commencement
Expected start of initial testing phases in designated Tokyo districts with safety drivers.
Tokyo Partnership Announced
Uber, Nissan, and Wayve officially unveil their robotaxi trial plans for Tokyo.
Wayve Series C Funding
Wayve announces a $1.2B funding round led by SoftBank to scale its Embodied AI.
Uber Pivots Strategy
Uber sells its ATG self-driving unit to Aurora, shifting from developer to platform provider.
Uber is partnering with Nissan and UK-based AI startup Wayve to launch a robotaxi pilot program in Tokyo. This collaboration marks a significant expansion of autonomous ride-hailing in Japan, leveraging Wayve's 'embodied AI' and Nissan's vehicle platforms.
A former Google AI researcher has launched Integral AI, a new robotics startup based in Tokyo, aiming to bridge the gap between foundation models and physical automation. The move highlights Japan's growing appeal as a global center for AI-driven hardware innovation and the rising trend of 'Physical AI.'
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