Mercedes-Benz and Momenta are collaborating to develop a Robotaxi experience based on the new S-Class.

Mercedes-Benz and Momenta team up with local mobility provider Lumo

S-Class robotaxi offering.

December 09, 2025 – Mercedes-Benz and Momenta are pioneering a new era of automated driving with the introduction of an SAE-Level 4 robotaxi experience. The car manufacturer along with its ADAS partner for China has just announced a driverless shuttle service using the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

After a first test phase in Abu Dhabi, the partners intend a broader rollout of additional locations in other markets. Following this announcement, the first S-Class test vehicles will be deployed on the roads of Abu Dhabi, where local partner Lumo will be operating the future robotaxi fleet. Lumo is a subsidiary of technology company K2, which has received federal approval to begin operating autonomous vehicles in the UAE, with initial deployments starting in Abu Dhabi.

This initiative complements Mercedes-Benz's other SAE-Level 4 projects, some of which focus on the end-customer segment, while others explore commercial applications. All these engagements provide valuable data and experience.

With a robotaxi S-Class, we raise the bar for automated mobility — always combining safety and comfort to set new standards for the industry and intelligent transportation worldwide. All our activities in that field underline Mercedes-Benz’s pioneering role in autonomous driving.

Joerg Burzer
Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Chief Technology Officer, Development & Procurement

Mercedes-Benz is exploring further collaborations with industry-leading partners, leveraging its proprietary operating system MB.OS. For instance, Mercedes-Benz is exploring the future possibilities of an SAE-Level 4 robotaxi ecosystem based on Nvidia’s Drive AV platform to accelerate autonomous driving development. Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia also have a strong collaboration in the field of automated driving development. Building on its legacy of innovation, the new S Class is the ideal vehicle for a chauffeured SAE-Level 4 experience, combining luxury, safety, and cutting-edge technology.

Mercedes-Benz has been the first international automaker to receive approval for SAE Level 4 automated driving tests on designated urban roads and highways in Beijing. These SAE-Level 4 tests explore advanced technologies in the development of automated driving soft- and hardware. The project studies multi-sensor perception in highly automated driving, verifying system performance under various conditions and exploring the deep integration of perception. Again, Mercedes-Benz S Class models serve as test vehicles, equipped with a sensor array specifically designed for the project, including LiDAR, radar sensors and cameras.

Mercedes-Benz and Momenta team up with local mobility provider Lumo for S-Class robotaxi offering. From left. Jörg Burzer (Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG), Xudong Cao (Founder and CEO Momenta); H.E. Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai (Advisor to the UAE), Sean Teo (Managing Director of Lumo).
Mercedes-Benz and Momenta team up with local mobility provider Lumo for S-Class robotaxi offering. From left. Jörg Burzer (Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG), Xudong Cao (Founder and CEO Momenta); H.E. Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai (Advisor to the UAE), Sean Teo (Managing Director of Lumo).
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