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Israeli startup Autobrains' agentic AI system for autonomous driving is tested on a vehicle in Munich, Germany. (Courtesy)
June 22, 2026, 2:45 pm
Uber puts Israeli AI startup in driver’s seat for Munich robotaxi test run
Looking for path to scale up service, US ride-hailing firm teams up with Autobrains for low-cost, vehicle-ready tech that developers say outpaces competition by using AI agents working in concert
By Sharon Wrobel
The Mobileye office campus located at the Har Hotzvim tech park in Jerusalem, March 26, 2024. (Courtesy)
March 26, 2024, 4:55 pm
After seven years, Mobileye inaugurates new Jerusalem office campus
NIS 1 billion-plus complex in the Har Hotzvim tech park to be the main R&D site of the self-driving auto technology firm
By Sharon Wrobel
A simulated photo of the Nvidia Drive system at night. (Nvidia)
November 8, 2022, 11:17 am
Nvidia establishes autonomous driving units in Israel
Chip maker sets up engineering teams to work on system-on-chip, software for self-driving vehicle capabilities as part of US semiconductor’s expanded R&D operations
By Ricky Ben-David
A screen grab from a video showing a simulation of a self-driving bus. (Screenshot/ Adastec, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 8, 2022, 11:00 am
Israel to test self-driving public bus systems in two-year national pilot
Innovation Authority taps four consortiums made up of Israeli bus companies as well as local and global tech startups for trial of autonomous public transport
By Ricky Ben-David
An autonomous taxi powered by Mobileye's driving tech with Moovit's ride-hailing app in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, September 2021. (Mobileye/Intel)
April 13, 2022, 7:16 pm
Mobileye gives sneak peek into ‘robotaxi’ ride ahead of Israel, Germany launch
Jerusalem-based Intel subsidiary marks ‘major milestone’ as it looks to debut ride-hailing services; Israel Innovation Authority earmarks $6m for autonomous transportation pilot
By Ricky Ben-David
An autonomous taxi powered by Mobileye driving tech with Moovit's ride-hailing app on the streets of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, September 2021. (Mobileye/Intel)
March 9, 2022, 12:27 pm
New legislation paves path for trial of driverless autonomous taxis in Israel
Move will allow Mobileye to advance plans for self-driving shared transportation in Tel Aviv this year
By Ricky Ben-David
An autonomous vehicle powered by Mobileye's self-driving systems tec in Paris, December 2021. (Mobileye)
December 16, 2021, 7:50 pm
Mobileye rolls out trial for on-demand, autonomous car rides in Paris
Employees of upscale department store will be able to request or schedule rides to work in self-driving ‘robotaxi’
By Ricky Ben-David
Professor Amnon Shashua, Intel senior vice president and president and CEO of Mobileye, stands with a self-driving vehicle from Mobileye’s autonomous test fleet, during an event at Nasdaq in New York City in 2021. (Mobileye, an Intel Company)
December 7, 2021, 10:50 am
Intel to take Mobileye public in 2022 at estimated $50b valuation
Move comes 4 years after the semiconductor giant bought the Jerusalem-based self-driving tech developer for over $15 billion
By Ricky Ben-David
An autonomous taxi, or robotaxi, pilot will be launched by Mobileye, an Intel company, in Tel Aviv and Munich in 2022, Mobileye announced in September 2021. Passengers will be able to hail a ride using Moovit, an Israeli company bought by Intel in 2020. (Mobileye/Intel)
September 7, 2021, 6:16 pm
Mobileye to launch pilot scheme for autonomous taxis in Tel Aviv, Munich in 2022
Jerusalem-based Intel subsidiary partners with German mobility service provider Sixt to test ‘robotaxis’ next year; passengers will hail ride on Moovit or Sixt apps
By Ricky Ben-David
May 3, 2021, 4:53 pm
Self-driving auto manufacturing seeks Israel’s hi-tech experience
US multinational, Intel Corp. has its Israeli subsidiary, Mobileye, headquartered in Jerusalem, focused on developing self-driving cars and advanced driver-assistance systems
The Mobileye logo on a car in Jerusalem, March 14, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 13, 2021, 8:56 am
Israel’s Mobileye to supply self-driving systems for delivery truck startup
Udelv and Intel’s Jerusalem-based maker of self-driving technologies aim to produce more than 35,000 driverless ‘Transporters’ by 2028
By AFP and ToI Staff
An illustrative image of a quantum computing concept. (metamorworks; iStock by Getty Images)
June 8, 2020, 4:18 pm
3 R&D consortia seek to boost self-driving, quantum and advanced materials tech
The Innovation Authority brings industrialists and researchers together to develop the nation’s next ‘growth engines’
By Shoshanna Solomon
A Mobileye self-driving car running a red light in Jerusalem in May 2018. (Screen capture: Channel 10)
From the WebMay 30, 2018, 4:30 pm
Israel warns Mobileye its drivers are accountable for self-driving car offenses
Calcalist: According to Israeli regulations, drivers testing self-driving cars must stay alert, avoid distractions and monitor performance at all times
Israeli startup Guardian has developed a car sensor that it says is capable of saving lives of infants accidentally left in cars by detecting the smallest heartbeat (Shoshanna Solomon/The Times of Israel)
May 24, 2018, 2:35 pm
Israeli startups lead the way in car tech revolution
Whether detecting a baby’s heartbeat or fake sensor signals in autonomous cars, local firms are on the map
By Shoshanna Solomon
The "Mobileye" mounted on a car windshield, May 27, 2015. (Shai/FLASH90)
From the WebMay 24, 2018, 9:51 am
Israel’s defense expertise drives tech boom for autonomous cars
Reuters: Investment from corporations that are seeking access to Israeli expertise in self-driving vehicles is pouring into startups
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