背后站着豪华股东天团，投后估值接近600亿元。 作者 | 聂梦颖 编辑 | 志豪 车东西2月26日消息，日前，英国无人出租车公司Wayve宣布完成12亿美元（约合人民币83.19亿元）的D轮融资，公司估值达到86亿美元（约 合人民币596.16亿元）。 ▲Wayve宣布完成D轮融资 Uber则追加了最高3亿美元（约合人民币20.80亿元）的对赌投资，使此次总融资额达到了15亿美元（约合人民币103.98亿元）。 Wayve的无人出租车将于今年在伦敦投入试运营，伦敦成为其落地首选，得益于当地政策环境的开放。 ▲Wayve官宣融资额 本轮融资最引人注目的是多家科技巨头参与投资，其中包括微软、英伟达，同时梅赛德斯-奔驰、日产和Stellantis等车企也参与了本次投资。 按照计划，Wayve的无人出租车将于今年在伦敦率先投入试运营，消费者可以通过Uber体验Wayve的无人出租车。 这笔巨额融资不仅为Wayve"端到端AI"技术路线提供了资金支持，也意味着随着政策环境逐步放宽，伦敦正成为全球无人出租车公司竞相开展 商业化测试的热点地区。 01. 巨额资本纷纷入局 伦敦试运营即将开启 具体来看，Wayve本次完成D轮 ...

Core Viewpoint - Boston Dynamics has upgraded its Atlas robot to incorporate end-to-end AI capabilities, allowing it to understand natural language commands, autonomously plan actions, and handle unexpected situations [1][8]. Group 1: Atlas Robot Capabilities - The new version, Atlas MTS, can recognize and open boxes even when the lid is closed [2]. - It can accurately identify changes in the position of objects, such as boxes being moved [4]. - Atlas can discover and correctly place missing items into boxes, showcasing its advanced perception [6]. - The robot can autonomously respond to unexpected situations, such as parts falling or lids not being closed [21][22]. - It has the ability to learn any action that a human can demonstrate, including tying knots and folding chairs [23]. Group 2: Technical Innovations - The upgrade was developed in collaboration with Toyota Research Institute and is based on a Large Behavior Model (LBM) [8]. - The LBM utilizes a diffusion Transformer model with 450 million parameters, converting various inputs like images and natural language into action commands for Atlas [17]. - The integration of a model predictive controller with a VR interface allows for precise control over a wide range of tasks, from fine motor skills to full-body movements [19][20]. Group 3: Transition to Electric Drive - Boston Dynamics has retired the hydraulic version of Atlas and released an all-electric version, which is more cost-effective and integrates better with AI systems [28][29]. - Electric drive systems offer higher precision, lower energy consumption, and are more compatible with AI learning frameworks [30]. - The transition to electric drive has enabled Boston Dynamics to continuously introduce new movements and capabilities for the robot [31][36]. Group 4: Competitive Landscape - The article also mentions the domestic company Yushu, which has consistently used electric drive technology in its robots, achieving rapid iterations and gaining global recognition [39]. - Yushu's product lineup includes various humanoid robots with different specifications and price points, showcasing a focus on electric drive philosophy [41]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The integration of electric drive technology with AI algorithms is expected to usher in a new era for electric robots [44].