Hyundai announced the robotaxi plan as part of a gigantic new $21 billion investment in the US, including EV charging infrastructure and investment in the EV battery supply chain, as well as a stepped-up auto manufacturing profile.
Buried midway down the press release is this little squib about the automaker’s plans for the US:
“Collaborating with Boston Dynamics to expand the U.S. ecosystem for robotics components and establish a mass-production system….”
… followed by this item:
“Partnering with NVIDIA to accelerate the development of AI solutions for future mobility, including autonomous driving and robotics….”
… and, here’s the kicker:
Supplying robotaxis to Waymo as part of its strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor Company, and co-developing autonomous driving services with Aptiv.
**Hyundai also hints that the robotaxi plan does not end with NVIDIA, Waymo, and Aptiv. “Investing potential startups through venture capital and other funding mechanisms to support US startups specializing in mobility, robotics, and AI” is also part of the strategy.