BRIEF: Pony AI to launch robotaxi service in Qatar
Robotaxi operator Pony AI Inc. (PONY.US) announced on Friday that it will deploy its robotaxis in Qatar through a partnership with Mowasalat, the country’s largest transportation services provider. The move…
Pony AI pulls ahead of WeRide in China robotaxi race
Both companies notched an important new advance last week when Shanghai unveiled a major expansion to its robotaxi program Key Takeaways: Pony AI, WeRide and Baidu were among groups awarded…
China’s robotaxi commercialization faces hidden barriers
Key hurdles have shifted from purely technological breakthroughs to feasible business models and implementation of policy and regulatory frameworks By Lead Leo Research Institute In 2025, China’s robotaxi industry…
WeRide’s big share repurchase, and Huawei’s PC Harmony
Huawei has released a PC version of its Harmony operating system, as well as two models using the OS. How likely are other PC and smartphone makers to adopt this made-in-China OS? And WeRide has launched a $100 million share buyback less than a year after its IPO. What prompted the move, and is this the best use of its dwindling cash?
RoboSense steers towards profits as LiDAR gains traction
The maker of sensors for assisted driving and robotics suffered a revenue dip in the first quarter but moved closer to its breakeven target Key Takeaways: The company managed to…
WeRide tries buyback maneuver in tight robotaxi race
The developer of driverless technology has unveiled a $100 million share buyback program in a bid to reassure investors after a stock price slide Key Takeaways: Shares in the robotaxi…
BRIEF: WeRide launches 24-hour robotaxi service in Guangzhou
Robotaxi operator WeRide (WRD.US) on Wednesday said it launched China’s first 24-hour robotaxi network covering the core areas of a major tier-one city, starting with eight pilot routes in downtown…
