inDrive partners with Pony.ai and Nvidia for robotaxi tests in Kazakhstan
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Ride-hailing platform inDrive has signed a memorandum of understanding with autonomous driving companies Pony.ai and Nvidia to conduct robotaxi tests in Astana, Kazakhstan, in the first half of 2027. Pony.ai will supply its Gen-7 robotaxi vehicles, inDrive will operate the service through its platform, and Nvidia will provide its Hyperion platform and Halos safety system. The collaboration marks inDrive's entry into the robotaxi sector, leveraging Pony.ai's hardware and Nvidia's AI infrastructure.
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inDrive与Pony.ai、Nvidia合作开展2027年机器人出租车测试
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- TechCrunch · AIRelated fact: single sourceSource report revisedinDrive, Pony.ai, and Nvidia to test robotaxis in Kazakhstan starting in 2027
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Ride-hailing company inDrive signed an MoU with Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai and Nvidia to begin robotaxi testing in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, in the first half of 2027. Pony.ai will provide its Gen-7 robotaxis, which inDrive will operate via its app, while Nvidia will supply AI technology, including its Hyperion platform and Halos safety system. The tests will initially include a safety operator, aiming for fully driverless rides later. This move reflects growing interest in self-driving technology outside the U.S. and China, aligning with Kazakhstan's 2027 autonomous taxi launch plans and Nvidia's goal to lower robotaxi development costs in emerging markets.
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