Motional :: Driverless Robotaxis & Autonomous Mobility Solutions

Motional is a leading autonomous vehicle company and a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Motional develops and commercializes driverless robotaxis and autonomous mobility solutions. The company combines decades of experience from Hyundai’s vehicle manufacturing expertise and Aptiv’s automotive technology leadership to create safe, reliable, and scalable fully autonomous vehicles for ride-hail and delivery services. Motional is one of the few companies actively operating commercial robotaxi services in multiple U.S. cities.

Motional’s technology is purpose-built for fully driverless operation (Level 4 autonomy), emphasizing safety, passenger comfort, and seamless integration into mobility networks. The company operates large fleets in real commercial environments and has accumulated millions of autonomous miles.

Key Robot-Based Product:

Motional Robotaxi is the company’s flagship autonomous vehicle platform. Key highlights include:

• Purpose-Built Design: A dedicated robotaxi vehicle (based on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 platform) with no steering wheel or pedals, optimized for ride-hailing.
• Advanced Sensor Suite: Multiple LiDARs, radars, and cameras for 360° perception, enabling robust performance in complex urban environments, day and night.
• Safety-First Architecture: Redundant systems, rigorous safety validation, and a strong safety culture. Motional’s vehicles are designed to be safer than human-driven cars.
• Commercial Operations: As of March 2026, Motional robotaxis are available to the public via the Uber app in Las Vegas. The company is also testing and expanding in other cities, including Pittsburgh and Los Angeles.

Motional stands out for its strong partnerships (Hyundai, Aptiv, Uber), focus on scalable commercial deployment, and emphasis on verifiable safety. The company continues to advance its AI, mapping, and fleet management capabilities while preparing for broader expansion of driverless ride-hail services across North America and beyond.