Uber plans to test autonomous robotaxis in Munich, potentially making the Bavarian capital the first city in Germany where passengers can order driverless taxis through the Uber app. Regulatory approval is still pending. The project is being developed in partnership with Israeli AI company Autobrains and will use technology from Nvidia. Munich was selected because of its strong automotive industry, dense urban traffic, and favorable regulatory environment.
Unlike many other robotaxi projects, the system is designed to work with vehicles from multiple manufacturers. This helps reduce costs and improves scalability. The vehicles will be powered by so-called “agentic AI,” where multiple specialized AI agents work together to make driving decisions in real time.