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Motional — AI & Automation Profile 2026

Founded 2020  ·  HQ: USA

Motional (Hyundai–Aptiv JV) operates fully driverless Ioniq 5 robotaxis via Uber and Lyft in Las Vegas, with planned expansion to Nashville.

AI Patents Filed
430
as of 2026
R&D Investment
$1.0B
annual (USD)
AV Fleet
310
vehicles deployed
Automation Score
5.4
Rank #10 of 12 in category

2026 Intelligence Analysis

Motional holds the #10 position in the Autonomous Vehicle Companies category with an automation score of 5.4, determined by a composite of R&D investment, AI patent filings, and operational fleet metrics.

With an annual R&D commitment of $1.0 billion and 430 filed patents, Motional is an established player in the global autonomous vehicle companies landscape. The company is headquartered in USA, one of the world's leading automation economies.

🔍 Data Provenance

Last verified: Q1 2026 (February)

Sources: Aptiv 10-K 2025; Hyundai Motor Group disclosures; Uber Technologies 10-K

Figures are research-backed estimates verified quarterly. R&D spend accurate to ±10%; patent counts vary by registry. Full methodology →

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