Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced today it has opened ‘UX Studio Shanghai,’ a dedicated user experience research hub, to deepen its engagement with China’s fast-evolving smart mobility market and translate emerging user insights into global innovation.
Autonomous driving is entering a new phase. The race is no longer about proving that robotaxis can drive—it is about proving they can operate safely, reliably, and profitably at commercial scale. In this interview, Motional CEO Laura Major explains why the company's AI-first strategy, Large Driving Models, and partnership with Hyundai Motor Group are designed to close that gap, and what it will take for engineers to help bring Level 4 autonomy into everyday transportation.