Deeproute.ai's new focus is on expanding its OEM customer base, which currently includes Seres and Geely. The company believes that having a footprint in Germany will be crucial for this, allowing it to connect with more local automakers and support OEM partners on smart driving mass production. The company has shifted its focus from robotaxi to production-ready car road testing, having worked with OEMs on mass production since last year.
Key takeaways:
- Deeproute.ai, a robotaxi startup based in Shenzhen, plans to open an operations center in Germany in 2024, following the footsteps of other Chinese mobility companies.
- The company also plans to roll out its production-ready autonomous driving solution, Drive 3.0, in Germany next year, followed by other European markets.
- Drive 3.0 works without HD maps and features valet park assist at a hardware price of $2,000, using Nvidia’s Drive Orin system-on-a-chip.
- Having a footprint in Germany will help Deeproute expand its OEM customer base, which currently includes Seres and Geely, and connect with more local automakers.