CES 2026: Uber, Lucid and Nuro unveil self-driving robotaxi with 360° autonomous sensors in Las Vegas

Uber Technologies, Lucid Group and Nuro jointly revealed the production-intent vehicles on 5 January at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, along with the Uber-designed in-cabin experience, for their upcoming global robotaxi service. The companies announced the development in Las Vegas, confirmed that autonomous road testing began in December 2025 in the San Francisco Bay Area, and said the service is expected to launch later this year, with Nuro leading testing using supervised autonomous prototypes.

What was announced

The three companies unveiled the robotaxi vehicle that will be used for Uber’s future autonomous ride-hailing service. They also showcased the interior experience designed by Uber, giving the public its first look at how riders will interact with the vehicle during autonomous trips.

Lucid Group is supplying the vehicle platform based on the Lucid Gravity. Nuro is responsible for the autonomous driving system and testing programme. Uber will operate the robotaxi service.

Where is testing happening

Autonomous on-road testing began in the San Francisco Bay Area last month. Nuro is conducting these tests with robotaxi engineering prototypes that are supervised by trained autonomous vehicle operators. The companies said this testing is a key step before the public launch.

How do robotaxis work

The robotaxi uses a new sensor system with cameras, solid-state lidar and radar to provide full 360-degree awareness. These sensors are integrated into the vehicle body and a roof-mounted halo module. The halo also includes LEDs to help riders identify their vehicle and see trip status updates.

Inside, passengers can use screens to control climate settings, heated seats and music, view the vehicle’s planned route in real time, contact support or request the vehicle to pull over. The vehicle layout can carry up to six passengers and includes space for luggage. Computing is powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor.

Safety and validation

Nuro said the on-road testing is part of its broader safety and validation framework. This includes closed-track testing and simulation, alongside public road trials. The programme is reportedly designed to evaluate multiple aspects of the autonomous system, including perception, planning and vehicle behaviour in different traffic situations.

When does production start

Subject to final validation, the production-intent robotaxi is expected to enter production later this year at Lucid’s factory in Arizona. The companies have not shared a precise start date for manufacturing.

Public display at CES

CES attendees can view the robotaxi at NVIDIA’s showcase at the Fontainebleau Hotel. The vehicle will be on display from Monday, 5 January at 3.00 pm PT until Thursday, 8 January.