NVIDIA has announced a major expansion of its DRIVE Hyperion robotaxi-ready platform ecosystem, bringing together automakers, autonomous driving technology companies, manufacturing partners and ride-hailing providers to accelerate the deployment of Level 4 autonomous vehicle fleets worldwide.
The move strengthens NVIDIA’s position in the rapidly evolving autonomous mobility sector, with new collaborations spanning Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The company says DRIVE Hyperion provides a scalable, safety-focused foundation for robotaxi services and highly automated vehicles, helping the industry move from pilot programs to large-scale commercial operations.
A Unified Platform for Autonomous Mobility
At the heart of the initiative is NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion, a Level 4-ready platform that combines high-performance NVIDIA DRIVE AGX in-vehicle computing, the safety-certified DriveOS operating system, NVIDIA Halos OS and a multimodal sensor suite. The platform is designed to support advanced autonomous driving capabilities while meeting stringent safety requirements.
According to NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang, the transportation industry is approaching a pivotal moment as vehicles increasingly become AI-powered robots capable of operating safely in real-world environments.
By offering a common hardware and software architecture, NVIDIA aims to simplify development and deployment for automakers, autonomous driving developers and mobility service providers.
Foxconn Targets Taiwan Robotaxi Launch in 2028
One of the most significant partnerships announced involves Foxconn, which is expanding its strategic collaboration with NVIDIA to develop and deploy Level 4 robotaxi fleets.
The partnership combines Foxconn’s vehicle manufacturing expertise with NVIDIA’s autonomous driving platform to accelerate production and deployment of autonomous electric vehicles. Initial operations are expected to begin in Taiwan, with Kaohsiung positioned as an early deployment city before broader expansion across Asia.
Foxconn plans to launch commercial robotaxi services in 2028, initially serving airport-to-city transportation routes before extending operations along Taiwan’s high-speed rail network.
The collaboration is also expected to strengthen Taiwan’s role in the global autonomous mobility ecosystem by supporting smart city development, AI-powered transportation and sustainable urban mobility initiatives.
VinFast and Autobrains Bring Autonomous Driving to Southeast Asia
Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast is partnering with autonomous driving software company Autobrains to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicles based on NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion.
The collaboration combines VinFast’s vehicle engineering and manufacturing capabilities with Autobrains’ autonomous driving software stack. The companies aim to create scalable and cost-effective autonomous mobility solutions tailored to Southeast Asia’s complex and diverse traffic conditions.
The initiative reflects growing interest in autonomous transportation across emerging EV markets, where affordable and practical deployment strategies are critical for widespread adoption.
Uber Expands European Robotaxi Ambitions
In Europe, Uber is working with Autobrains to launch a new robotaxi program in Munich using NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion technology.
The program will integrate Autobrains’ agentic AI-based autonomous driving software with Uber’s ride-hailing platform, creating a scalable framework for commercial autonomous transportation services. NVIDIA said details regarding the participating vehicle manufacturer will be announced later this year.
The partnership represents another step in Uber’s broader strategy to expand autonomous ride-hailing services across key European markets while leveraging vehicle-agnostic technology platforms.
HUMAIN Brings DRIVE Hyperion to the Middle East
NVIDIA is also expanding its presence in the Middle East through a collaboration with HUMAIN, which plans to deploy DRIVE Hyperion-powered robotaxis across the region.
The partnership will leverage HUMAIN’s AI and mobility ecosystem to support the development of autonomous transportation infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and other regional markets. The companies believe autonomous mobility will become one of the most important AI-driven industries of the coming decade, requiring advanced computing, intelligent software and large-scale operational infrastructure.
NVIDIA Positions DRIVE Hyperion as the Industry Standard
With growing support from automakers, software developers and mobility providers, NVIDIA is positioning DRIVE Hyperion as a common platform for the autonomous vehicle industry.
By combining advanced computing, safety-certified software, sensor integration and a broad partner ecosystem, the company aims to accelerate commercialization of Level 4 autonomous transportation worldwide.
As robotaxi deployments move closer to large-scale commercial operation, NVIDIA’s expanding ecosystem underscores the increasing momentum behind autonomous mobility and the role AI will play in shaping the future of transportation.
