<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Hi Everyone,</div></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">I had Gemini 3 Pro summarize the major announcements from 2026 CES last week that focused on self driving vehicles. I also had it include direct links to relevant info. If you need any full text for any of the links, just let me know.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Here is the gemini 3 answer:</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Here is a comprehensive list of the major autonomous vehicle and self-driving technology announcements from CES 2026 (held January 6\u20139, 2026).<br><br>1. Uber, Lucid Motors, and Nuro: Production-Intent Robotaxi<br>Companies: Uber, Lucid Group, Nuro<br><br>Summary: In a major three-way partnership, these companies revealed a purpose-built autonomous vehicle for Uber\u2019s future ride-hailing fleet. The vehicle is built on Lucid\u2019s &quot;Gravity&quot; electric vehicle platform, utilizes Nuro\u2019s autonomous driving system (ADS), and features an Uber-designed cabin experience. The robotaxi features 360-degree sensing (cameras, radar, and solid-state LiDAR) and a &quot;halo&quot; roof module that displays rider initials. Public testing began in San Francisco in December 2025.<br><br>Link: <a href="https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/ces-2026-uber-reveals-feature-rich-self-driving-robotaxi-lucid-and-nuro-bring-360-degree-autonomous-sensors-11767665566851.html">https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/ces-2026-uber-reveals-feature-rich-self-driving-robotaxi-lucid-and-nuro-bring-360-degree-autonomous-sensors-11767665566851.html</a><br><br>2. NVIDIA: &quot;Alpamayo&quot; Autonomous Reasoning Model<br>Company: NVIDIA<br><br>Summary: NVIDIA unveiled Alpamayo, a new family of open-source AI models designed specifically for autonomous vehicle reasoning (described by CEO Jensen Huang as the &quot;ChatGPT moment for physical AI&quot;). Unlike previous systems that focused on detection, Alpamayo utilizes &quot;chain-of-thought&quot; reasoning to handle complex and rare driving scenarios. The Mercedes-Benz CLA will be the first production car to feature this technology, launching in the U.S. in Q1 2026.<br><br>Link: <a href="https://m.economictimes.com/tech/technology/ces-2026-all-you-need-to-know-about-nvidias-major-announcements/articleshow/126369415.cms">https://m.economictimes.com/tech/technology/ces-2026-all-you-need-to-know-about-nvidias-major-announcements/articleshow/126369415.cms</a><br><br>3. Tensor: &quot;Robocar&quot; Personal Level 4 Vehicle<br>Company: Tensor<br><br>Summary: Tensor debuted the &quot;Robocar,&quot; marketed as the world&#39;s first personal Level 4 autonomous vehicle intended for private ownership rather than fleet use. The vehicle features a &quot;dual-mode&quot; cockpit with a foldable steering wheel and pedals, allowing the driver to take control or let the car drive itself completely. It is powered by eight Nvidia Drive Thor chips and includes over 100 sensors.<br><br>Link: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp7IaZS2MAI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp7IaZS2MAI</a><br><br>4. Ford: Level 3 &quot;Eyes-Off&quot; Automation Strategy<br>Company: Ford Motor Company<br><br>Summary: Ford announced its roadmap to introduce Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities by 2028. This system will allow drivers to take their hands and eyes off the road on highways under specific conditions. The company emphasized a software-defined approach, moving away from expensive, sensor-heavy hardware setups to control costs while increasing capability.<br><br>Link: <a href="https://broadbandbreakfast.com/at-ces-automakers-push-software-defined-vehicles-and-autonomous-vehicles/">https://broadbandbreakfast.com/at-ces-automakers-push-software-defined-vehicles-and-autonomous-vehicles/</a><br><br>5. Seyond: Mass-Production Solid-State LiDAR<br>Company: Seyond<br><br>Summary: Seyond launched the Hummingbird D1, a fully solid-state LiDAR sensor that is ready for mass production. The sensor eliminates mechanical moving parts, offering higher durability and a compact form factor suitable for integration into passenger vehicles. It features a wide 140° x 100° field of view to eliminate blind spots.<br><br>Link: <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/seyond-to-showcase-complete-end-to-end-lidar-portfolio-and-mass-productionready-solid-state-lidar-at-ces-2026-302650973.html">https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/seyond-to-showcase-complete-end-to-end-lidar-portfolio-and-mass-productionready-solid-state-lidar-at-ces-2026-302650973.html</a><br><br>6. Hesai: Next-Gen L3 LiDAR Suite<br>Company: Hesai Technology<br><br>Summary: Hesai showcased its next-generation LiDAR suite designed for Level 3 autonomous driving, including the long-range ETX and short-range FTX sensors. The company also announced that its ATX long-range LiDAR has secured orders exceeding 4 million units, signaling a massive scale-up in ADAS adoption by OEMs.<br><br>Link: <a href="https://www.therobotreport.com/ces-2026-hesai-showcase-next-gen-lidar-physical-ai/">https://www.therobotreport.com/ces-2026-hesai-showcase-next-gen-lidar-physical-ai/</a><br><br>7. Neusoft Reach &amp; NXP: Agentic AI for Intelligent Vehicles<br>Companies: Neusoft Reach, NXP Semiconductors<br><br>Summary: These companies launched a joint &quot;Agentic AI&quot; solution that integrates Neusoft&#39;s NeuSAR operating system with NXP\u2019s S32N7 high-performance compute architecture. The solution is designed to act as a centralized brain for next-generation intelligent vehicles, supporting complex autonomous decision-making.<br><br>Link: <a href="https://www.marklines.com/en/news/338469">https://www.marklines.com/en/news/338469</a><br><br>8. Sony Honda Mobility: Afeela SUV Prototype<br>Company: Sony Honda Mobility<br><br>Summary: While confirming the 2026 delivery date for the Afeela sedan, the joint venture displayed a new SUV prototype expected to reach production in 2028. The vehicles continue to highlight the &quot;software-defined&quot; nature of their autonomous platforms, leveraging AI for both cabin experience and driving assistance.<br><br>Link: <a href="https://windowsforum.com/threads/ces-2026-ai-as-the-cars-core-software-defined-vehicles-reframe-auto-tech.396439/">https://windowsforum.com/threads/ces-2026-ai-as-the-cars-core-software-defined-vehicles-reframe-auto-tech.396439/</a><br><br><br></div></div>