Uber, Lucid, and Nuro Reveal Production-Ready Robotaxi at CES 2026

20,000 autonomous SUVs are about to hit the pavement. At CES 2026, tech giants Uber, Lucid Motors, and Nuro pulled the curtain back on their collaborative, production-intent robotaxi. This reveal follows a massive $300 million investment from Uber into Lucid. The companies announced that the vehicle is already undergoing public road tests, with a commercial rollout in the San Francisco Bay Area slated for later this year.

The Uber Lucid Nuro Robotaxi CES 2026 Technical Deep Dive

Built on the bones of the Lucid Gravity SUV, this robotaxi isn't just a prototype—it's designed for scale. It features a sophisticated autonomy suite powered by Nvidia’s Drive AGX Thor computer. The hardware stack includes high-resolution cameras, solid-state lidar sensors, and radars seamlessly integrated into the body and a roof-mounted 'halo' system. This halo isn't just for sensors; integrated LED lights help riders spot their specific ride in a crowded city.

Factory Integration: A Strategic Edge Over Waymo

Crucially, Lucid is integrating this tech directly on the assembly line at its Casa Grande, Arizona factory. This is a significant departure from Waymo's current model of retrofitting Jaguar I-Pace SUVs. By building the autonomy directly into the vehicle, the partners are slashing production time and costs. Despite Lucid's previous software struggles in 2024, the company has bounced back, doubling its production figures last year to reach new sales records.

A Premium Passenger Experience

Inside, the Gravity's sweeping 34-inch curved OLED display handles the heavy lifting for the UI, while rear passengers get their own interactive screens. Riders can view an isometric graphical representation of their surroundings, adjust climate controls, and manage music. Uber plans to offer both two-row and three-row configurations, positioning this as a 'premium' alternative in the burgeoning robotaxi market.