> At a Glance
> – Uber, Lucid, and Nuro revealed the production-ready robotaxi version of the Lucid Gravity SUV at CES 2026
> – Built at Lucid’s Arizona plant, it integrates cameras, lidar, and Nvidia’s Drive AGX Thor computer
> – Commercial service planned for the San Francisco Bay Area later this year
> – Why it matters: A factory-built autonomous SUV could speed up robotaxi rollouts and cut retrofit costs
Uber, Lucid, and Nuro used CES 2026 to pull back the curtain on the final design of their joint robotaxi. The sleek Gravity-based vehicle is already on public roads with Bay Area rides expected to start before year-end.
Design & Tech Stack
Engineers embedded the autonomy suite-high-res cameras, solid-state lidar, and radar-into the SUV’s body and roof-mounted halo during assembly at Lucid’s Casa Grande facility. A Nvidia Drive AGX Thor computer processes the sensor feed, while LED strips in the halo will help passengers spot their ride.
This factory-first approach contrasts with Waymo’s current practice of stripping and rebuilding Jaguar SUVs off-site. Uber says building the tech in from day one saves both time and money.
Passenger Experience
The interior mirrors Waymo’s setup:
- Rear screen shows an isometric map of the taxi navigating traffic
- Front passengers use the SUV’s standard 34-inch curved OLED panel
- Integrated Uber software will display ETA, ride time, climate controls, music, and support buttons
A halo-mounted exterior screen greets riders as they approach, but no interactive demo was ready for CES.
Road to Launch
Testing is underway after seven months of refining an earlier prototype. Once final validation wraps, production models will roll off the same Arizona line that builds consumer Gravities. Uber has pledged $300 million to Lucid and committed to buy 20,000 vehicles for the premium robotaxi service.
Lucid doubled 2024 production and set new sales records after resolving early software hiccups that had prompted an apology letter from interim CEO Marc Winterhoff.
Key Takeaways
- Factory-integrated autonomy could set a new industry benchmark
- The Gravity’s roomy cabin and large screens target premium ride-hail users
- Commercial service timing will hinge on passing final road tests this year
