InDrive plans 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia.
Context
What happened: inDrive signed a memorandum of understanding with Pony.ai and Nvidia to explore testing robotaxis in Kazakhstan, with testing to begin in Astana in the first half of 2027.
Key numbers: Testing starts in the first half of 2027.
Why it matters: The plan reflects growing interest in self-driving technology beyond the U.S. and China, and Astana's harsh winters could serve as a test of autonomous driving in challenging conditions. Nvidia says its Hyperion platform could lower robotaxi development costs, savings it calls particularly relevant in emerging markets.
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