TechCrunch has announced plans to bring its renowned Startup Battlefield competition to Tokyo. The event is expected to highlight innovation and entrepreneurship across the Asia-Pacific region. Startups, including those in AI, will have the opportunity to showcase their solutions to investors and industry leaders.
Uber, Wayve, and Nissan have announced plans to introduce a robotaxi service in Tokyo later this year. The initiative will combine ridesharing expertise, automotive technology, and AI-driven self-driving systems. The move highlights increasing competition in the autonomous vehicle sector within major global cities.
Nuro has started testing its autonomous vehicle technology on public roads in Tokyo. The move marks the company's first deployment of its self-driving systems in Japan, expanding its global presence in the increasingly competitive autonomous mobility sector.
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