Autonomous Driving: Munich Test Laboratory - How the Israeli AI Specialist Autobrains Wants to Reinvent the Robot Taxi
In the Bavarian state capital, the start-up is testing its robotaxi concept. No expensive special vehicles are needed - the system can be integrated into existing series models.
Tel Aviv – An autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E blending in with everyday cars on Munich’s city streets. Cameras on its roof and a human passenger observing traffic, not steering. This marks the first autonomous vehicle in Bavaria, developed by Israeli AI startup Autobrains. Igal Raichelgauz, CEO and founder, admits the outcome surprised even them.
The vehicle adapted to its surroundings within days, reacting cautiously to construction sites, aggressive drivers, and cyclists at red lights. Such reactions accelerated the learning process. For Autobrains, Munich is more than just another location; it is reportedly the most significant testing ground since the company’s inception in 2019. Raichelgauz shared these details with Handelsblatt for the first time.
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