"Motional, the Korean automaker's autonomous vehicle technology subsidiary, kicked off operations in Sin City today in collaboration with Uber, so if you want to get to your destination in a self-driving American-made Ioniq 5, you'll need the Uber app. For now, the two companies' electric robotaxis will hit the streets with a safety operator behind the wheel, but that's expected to change by the end of this year, when rides will become fully driverless."
"Motional's Ioniq 5 is touted as being one of the first SAE Level 4-capable autonomous vehicles to be certified under the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), so it should have everything it needs for smooth autonomous driving. The car is packed with sensors, including multiple lidars and cameras. The central processing unit then takes the data from all the sensors and combines it to create a complete view of the road ahead."
"To boost their chances of being paired with a self-driving Motional Ioniq 5 robotaxi, Uber users can opt in to the Ride Preferences section of their Uber app under Settings. When requesting an UberX, Uber Electric, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric, riders may be matched with a Motional robotaxi at no additional cost."
Motional, Hyundai's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, launched robotaxi operations in Las Vegas in collaboration with Uber. The custom-designed Ioniq 5 EVs, manufactured in the U.S., represent one of the first SAE Level 4-capable autonomous vehicles certified under U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Currently operating with safety operators, the vehicles are equipped with multiple lidars, cameras, and advanced sensor systems that create redundant safety measures. Riders can opt into the service through Uber's app at no additional cost when requesting standard ride options. Full driverless operations are anticipated by the end of the year.
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