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DeepRoute.ai's Ambitious Steps Towards Robotaxi Operations

DeepRoute.ai, a key player in the realm of autonomous driving technology, has announced a groundbreaking plan to launch its robotaxi operations using commercially produced vehicles by the end of 2025. This significant move marks a pivotal moment in the adoption of autonomous driving solutions, with DeepRoute.ai leveraging its established production vehicle platforms to facilitate a wider rollout and enhance accessibility for everyday users.

With a backing of over $500 million from investors like Alibaba and Great Wall Motors, DeepRoute.ai intends to implement robotaxi services based on the same platform that currently powers approximately 150,000 assisted-driving vehicles already in operation across China, with an anticipated increase to over 200,000 by the year's end. This unique approach to utilizing standard production vehicles significantly contrasts the traditional model of robotaxi services that typically rely on expensive custom-built vehicles.

By embedding autonomous driving systems into vehicles during their manufacturing stage, the company eliminates costly conversion expenses. Additionally, its mapless navigation technology averts high-definition map licensing fees and ongoing maintenance costs. This strategy enables rapid scalability into new urban areas without the typical extensive mapping preparations.

According to Maxwell Zhou, CEO of DeepRoute.ai, “One of the key strengths of DeepRoute.ai’s approach lies in the fact that its robotaxi platform and mass-produced vehicles are built on the same core technology framework, allowing for a high level of consistency and seamless interoperability between platforms.” The company continuously refines and validates its technology through insights gained from a globally expanding fleet, accelerating the rollout of production-ready autonomous capabilities into consumer markets.

The global robotaxi market presents varied opportunities, particularly notable in regions like Europe, Japan, and South Korea. DeepRoute.ai’s vehicle production focus promises lower hardware costs, ideally suited for these markets, where high labor costs and progressive regulatory frameworks in Europe, alongside substantial demographic challenges in Japan and South Korea—like aging populations and driver shortages—create favorable conditions for autonomous transport services.

As part of its strategic expansion, the company is actively establishing operational bases in Europe to ensure localization and foster collaboration with local partners.

About DeepRoute.ai

DeepRoute.ai is dedicated to pioneering Artificial Intelligence solutions for intelligent driving. As a front-runner in developing production-ready intelligent driving solutions and implementing comprehensive models in mass-market vehicles, DeepRoute.ai seeks to establish general artificial intelligence within the physical world. For more, visit DeepRoute.ai, and follow them on LinkedIn and X, or subscribe to their channel on YouTube.