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地平线与哈啰达成战略合作 加速Robotaxi商业化进程
Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-09-12 05:10

Core Insights - Horizon and Hello signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop low-cost, high-safety, and reliable intelligent driving technology for Robotaxi operations [1] - The collaboration marks a significant step in Horizon's strategic layout, enabling L2 to L4 scenarios in intelligent driving [1] - The Robotaxi service market in China is projected to reach a potential scale of $183 billion by the late 2030s, with approximately 4 million Robotaxis expected to be operational nationwide [1] Group 1: Technology and Collaboration - Horizon has built a technology foundation suitable for Robotaxi deployment, leveraging its full-stack technology and mass production experience [2] - The Zhencheng 6P provides 560 TOPS of computing power, with a modular system capable of achieving over 1,000 TOPS, meeting the demands for multi-sensor fusion and large model applications [2] - The collaboration aims to optimize the core software and hardware systems of Robotaxi, reducing development cycles and integration costs [2] Group 2: Business Model and Market Strategy - Hello's Robotaxi business is supported by investments from Hello, Ant Group, and CATL, facilitating large-scale commercial applications [3] - The first mass-produced Robotaxi model, HR1, was unveiled, with plans for mass production in 2026 across over 10 cities, targeting a fleet of 10,000 vehicles [3] - Two main technical routes for L4 autonomous driving are identified: a leapfrogging route focusing on regulatory compliance and a progressive route driven by user experience [3] Group 3: Industry Perspectives - The progressive route, represented by companies like Tesla and Horizon, emphasizes speed and iterative development from L2 to L4 capabilities [4] - Horizon's president stated that a solid L2 foundation is essential for achieving L4, advocating for a data-driven approach to expand operational design domain (ODD) boundaries [4] - The approach aims to significantly reduce per-vehicle investment and enhance return on investment (ROI) [4]