What is a Robotaxi?

A **Robotaxi** (short for robotic taxi) is an autonomous vehicle designed to provide ride-hailing services without a human driver. These vehicles are equipped with advanced technologies, including **artificial intelligence, sophisticated sensor suites (LiDAR, radar, cameras, ultrasonic sensors), and machine learning algorithms** to perceive, interpret, and navigate their environment safely and efficiently.

Robotaxis represent a fundamental shift in urban mobility, aiming to offer a **"Mobility-as-a-Service" (MaaS)** solution. They promise to enhance road safety by eliminating human error, significantly reduce operational costs (no driver salaries), decrease traffic congestion through optimized routing and higher vehicle utilization, and lower carbon emissions, especially when operating as electric vehicles. They are at the forefront of transforming how we move and interact with our cities.