Lucid, Uber, and Nuro Reveal Production-Intent Gravity Robotaxi at CES

Electric vehicle maker Lucid Group, ride-hailing giant Uber, and autonomous technology firm Nuro have unveiled a production-intent robotaxi built on the Lucid Gravity SUV, marking a major step toward large-scale autonomous ride-hailing. The vehicle debuted this week at Consumer Electronics Show, with initial deployments planned for Uber’s network in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year.

Gravity-based robotaxi targets near-term Bay Area rollout

The jointly developed robotaxi combines Lucid’s Gravity SUV platform with Nuro’s Level 4 autonomous driving system and an Uber-designed in-cabin experience tailored for ride-hailing. On-road testing began in the Bay Area last month, led by Nuro and supported by human safety drivers as part of a broader safety and validation program.

Each vehicle is equipped with a full sensor suite that includes high-resolution cameras, solid-state lidar, and radar providing 360-degree perception. The autonomous stack runs on a high-performance compute platform powered by Nvidia’s DRIVE AGX Thor system-on-a-chip, enabling real-time AI processing designed to support Level 4 autonomy, according to a press release.

Nuro said its technology builds on years of commercial autonomous delivery deployments, combining closed-course testing, real-world driving, and large-scale simulation to evaluate safety-critical systems across the entire autonomy stack. Pending final validation, production of the Gravity robotaxi is expected to begin later this year at Lucid’s factory in Casa Grande, Arizona.

Uber investment underscores long-term robotaxi ambitions

The CES debut follows a major strategic investment announced in September, when Uber committed $300 million to Lucid as part of a plan to deploy up to 20,000 Gravity-based robotaxis over the next six years across dozens of global markets. The partnership highlights Uber’s push to scale autonomous rides while relying on specialized partners for vehicles and self-driving technology.

Inside the cabin, Uber focused on rider experience and usability. The robotaxi features interactive displays that allow passengers to adjust climate controls, heated seats, and audio settings, while an in-vehicle visualization screen shows what the car “sees” in real time, including route planning and driving maneuvers. The vehicle seats up to six passengers and includes ample cargo space, along with exterior LED identifiers to help riders locate the correct car.

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