Mobileye Global has revealed its intention to launch a robotaxi service in the United States next year. This strategic move will see the deployment of approximately 100 robotaxis in a major U.S. city, with plans to expand the fleet to around 17,000 vehicles over the next five years.
As a self-driving technology supplier based in Jerusalem, Israel, Mobileye aims to compete directly with established players such as Waymo, Tesla, and Amazon's Zoox. The company’s CEO, Amnon Shashua, emphasized that operating its own service will facilitate faster adoption of autonomous mobility and provide valuable operational experience.
Service Development: Mobileye plans to integrate its self-driving system, known as Mobileye Drive, with the urban mobility data and trip-planning tools offered by its Moovit subsidiary. This combination is expected to enhance the overall service experience.
Collaboration Over Manufacturing: Rather than manufacturing its own vehicles, Mobileye will partner with external vehicle platform makers and fleet integration partners to develop its robotaxi service.
Impact on Existing Business: The company has assured that this new initiative will not affect its supply commitments to existing customers. The robotaxi operations will complement its current business model.
Meanwhile, Lyft has announced plans to deploy fully autonomous robotaxis in Dallas by 2026, utilizing Mobileye's technology, showcasing the growing integration of Mobileye's systems in ride-hailing services.
In April, Mobileye increased its annual revenue forecast, driven by heightened demand for its chips and software as automakers replenish inventories after previous shortages.
