Data Collection

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Futuristic Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles, part of Uber's robotaxi initiative, driving through a city at dusk, collecting data for autonomous driving.

Uber to deploy 500 EVs for robotaxi data collection in 2026

This year, 500 modified Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles will begin operating globally, tasked with collecting 2 million miles of high-fidelity driving data monthly for Uber's robotaxi ambitions.

Benjamin Carter·June 4, 2026

Indian gig workers equipped with advanced technology training AI robots, highlighting the intersection of human labor and artificial intelligence in a startup environment.

Robotics & Automation

India's gig workers train AI robots for startups; one raises $8.2M

In India, gig workers are strapping on camera-equipped caps and sensor devices, earning just $1 per hour to record their daily lives.

Benjamin Carter·May 26, 2026