Uber announced Monday its intention to introduce a self-driving taxi service in Munich, Germany, partnering with Israeli technology firm Autobrains and U.S. chip manufacturer Nvidia to advance autonomous transportation in Europe.
The collaboration will integrate Uber’s transportation platform with Autobrains’ “agentic AI” technology for autonomous driving, operating on Nvidia’s Drive Hyperion system. Munich has been selected as the initial launch location, subject to government regulatory clearance.
According to the companies, this initiative seeks to expand robotic taxi operations beyond limited test programs by developing an “OEM-agnostic” framework capable of functioning with various vehicle types and city environments.
The Autobrains technology divides driving tasks among specialized artificial intelligence agents that make decisions independently, allowing for immediate reactions using conventional automotive sensing equipment.
Munich has become a hub for testing self-driving vehicle technology, with Uber previously announcing intentions to start autonomous vehicle testing in the city beginning in 2026.
