智通财经APP获悉，有媒体援引知情人士透露的消息报道称，谷歌母公司Alphabet旗下的全球 Robotaxi(完全无人自动驾驶出租车)领军者Waymo正计划在一轮融资中筹集大约150亿美元，此项最新融 资也将使Alphabet旗下的这一聚焦于自动驾驶的业务部门Waymo估值高达惊人的1100亿美元里程碑，全 球Robotaxi商业车队即将迎来爆发式部署阶段。 此前有媒体在12月报道称，Waymo计划进行一轮由谷歌母公司Alphabet领投的融资，以接近1000亿美元 的行业最强劲估值筹集超过150亿美元。从媒体最新披露来看，由于机构投资者们对于Waymo发展前景 愈发乐观，因此愿意投入更大规模资金推动Waymo营收以及实际利润步入加速扩张轨迹，因此Waymo 获得的最终估值也显著高于此前披露的约1000亿美元。 在全球可监管市场，不同于特斯拉仍然处于宏大叙事以及"概念验证"阶段的Robotaxi业务，谷歌母公司 Alphabet旗下的Waymo可谓代表当下最成熟的Robotaxi落地模式与创收形态，更像是"已经创造出营收的 规模化爬坡期业务"。Waymo大约1100亿美元的最新估值数字，可谓是全球Robot ...

Group 1 - Mercedes-Benz, NVIDIA, and Uber announced a significant collaboration to create a global Robotaxi platform utilizing Mercedes-Benz's new S-Class vehicles, NVIDIA's AI computing systems, and Uber's extensive ride-hailing network [1][2] - The Robotaxi service will operate on the MB.OS operating system developed by Mercedes-Benz, allowing NVIDIA and other partners to build advanced autonomous driving applications while Mercedes retains control over core vehicle software and integration systems [1] - NVIDIA will provide high-performance autonomous driving chips, the Alpamayo AI model, and exclusive simulation and safety tools to achieve Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities [1][3] Group 2 - Uber's role in the collaboration involves integrating the Robotaxi system into its existing ride-hailing platform, enabling human-driven vehicles and autonomous S-Class Robotaxis to operate concurrently [2] - Although no specific launch timeline has been provided, this partnership is seen as a crucial step towards large-scale commercial deployment of Robotaxis in multiple global cities [2] - NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the ambition of "physical AI," which aims to enable robots and autonomous systems to perceive, reason, and act in the real world, marking a significant evolution in technology [3][4] Group 3 - The Alpamayo AI model, introduced by NVIDIA, is described as a "physical AI's ChatGPT moment," featuring 10 billion parameters and focusing on video input processing and trajectory generation, along with the logic behind decision-making [3][4] - NVIDIA also launched the AlpaSim simulation tool and Physical AI Open Datasets, creating a complete development loop to enhance the safety and verifiability of fully autonomous driving technology [4] - The open-source strategy by NVIDIA aims to lower development barriers and drive demand for its computing platforms across various sectors, including data centers and automotive [4]