Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Commercial Target
Nissan's target date for the full commercial launch of autonomous services in Japan.
Trial Commencement
Expected start of initial testing phases in designated Tokyo districts with safety drivers.
Tokyo Trial Announced
Uber, Nissan, and Wayve announce a joint robotaxi pilot program in Tokyo.
Tokyo Partnership Announced
Uber, Nissan, and Wayve officially unveil their robotaxi trial plans for Tokyo.
Tokyo Arrival
The final leg of the trip begins in Tokyo, focusing on the trade-security nexus.
Tour Commencement
Carney begins a multi-nation tour across the Indo-Pacific region.
Carney Appointment
Mark Carney is appointed as a special advisor on economic growth and strategic policy.
Wayve Series C Funding
Wayve announces a $1.2B funding round led by SoftBank to scale its Embodied AI.
Wayve Series C
Wayve raises $1.05 billion in funding led by SoftBank to scale its AI technology.
Strategy Launch
Canada formally launches its Indo-Pacific Strategy to increase regional presence.
Uber Shifts Strategy
Uber sells its self-driving unit ATG to Aurora, pivoting to a partnership-based AV model.
Uber Pivots Strategy
Uber sells its ATG self-driving unit to Aurora, shifting from developer to platform provider.
Wayve Founded
AI startup Wayve is established in London, focusing on end-to-end deep learning for AVs.
Contractor sentiment across the Asia Pacific region has reached a two-year peak as office demand strengthens, fueled by return-to-office mandates and a flight-to-quality. This shift is driving a surge in high-tech fit-out projects and sustainable retrofitting despite ongoing labor and material cost pressures.
Uber is partnering with Nissan and UK-based AI startup Wayve to launch a robotaxi pilot program in Tokyo. This collaboration marks a significant expansion of autonomous ride-hailing in Japan, leveraging Wayve's 'embodied AI' and Nissan's vehicle platforms.
Uber is partnering with Nissan and UK-based AI firm Wayve to launch a robotaxi trial in Tokyo, marking a significant expansion of autonomous ride-hailing in Japan. The collaboration leverages Nissan's vehicle platforms and Wayve's 'embodied AI' technology to navigate one of the world's most complex urban environments.
Uber is partnering with Nissan and UK-based AI firm Wayve to launch a robotaxi pilot in Tokyo, combining platform scale with 'embodied AI' technology. The trial aims to address Japan's driver shortage and navigate the city's complex urban environment without traditional HD mapping.
A former Google AI researcher has launched Integral AI, a new robotics startup based in Tokyo, aiming to bridge the gap between foundation models and physical automation. The move highlights Japan's growing appeal as a global center for AI-driven hardware innovation and the rising trend of 'Physical AI.'
A former Google AI researcher has officially launched Integral AI, a new robotics-focused startup based in Tokyo. The venture aims to combine advanced generative AI with physical hardware, leveraging Japan's industrial expertise to address global labor shortages.
Mark Carney concludes a high-stakes Indo-Pacific tour in Tokyo, emphasizing the fusion of economic trade and regional security. The visit signals a deepening of strategic ties between Canada and Japan as both nations seek to bolster supply chain resilience and maritime stability.