Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-08-23 00:48Group 1 - Nuro, supported by SoftBank, has completed a $203 million financing round, led by Uber and Nvidia, bringing its total valuation to $6 billion [1][3] - The investment reflects a renewed surge in the U.S. autonomous driving technology sector, with Uber signing agreements with over ten automotive manufacturers and tech providers since the beginning of the year [3][4] - Nvidia has also been actively investing in the autonomous driving space, including a $25 million investment in Chinese startup WeRide and a $100 million investment from Uber [3][4] Group 2 - Despite setbacks such as the suspension of Cruise's operating license due to accidents, investment interest in Robotaxi technology remains strong in the U.S. [3][5] - The U.S. government is expected to ease regulations on autonomous driving, which could further stimulate investment in the sector [4][5] - Nuro, founded in 2016, initially aimed to create autonomous delivery robots but has shifted focus to providing L2 to L4 level driving assistance systems to automotive manufacturers and suppliers [5]