Momenta, a leading autonomous driving technology company, has formed a strategic partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia’s largest superapp, including a strategic investment by Grab to bring advanced autonomous driving solutions to the region’s complex urban mobility markets (18/12).

Dual Approach: ADAS and Robotaxi Technology

Momenta uses a dual approach to deploy autonomous technology at scale. One part involves working with top automakers, such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW, to integrate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) powered by Momenta’s Flywheel Big Model.

At the same time, Momenta is developing its Robotaxi technology and is moving toward a commercial launch of its autonomous fleet. The partnership with Grab aims to introduce this technology in Southeast Asia, with safety as a central focus.

Reducing Costs with Mass-Produced Autonomous Vehicles

The global deployment of autonomous driving technology has been limited by high costs for vehicle modification and hardware integration. Momenta works closely with automakers to integrate L4-level autonomous capabilities into mass-produced vehicles.

Through this approach, the Grab partnership enables autonomous driving solutions without expensive post-production modifications. The two companies also plan to explore autonomous services using Momenta vehicles on Grab’s platform.

Comments from Industry Leaders

Dominic Ong, General Manager of Autonomous at Grab, said: “We are excited to shape the future of mobility in Southeast Asia and Momenta’s impressive technological capabilities expands the ways we will explore that. Their simultaneous focus on mass-market ADAS and cutting-edge Robotaxis creates a powerful feedback loop. This partnership will be essential for us to rigorously test different autonomous use cases, understand the commercial path to autonomous operations, and ultimately define the best way to safely weave this next-generation technology into the daily journeys of our users.”

Momenta CEO Xudong Cao said: “Grab is the most influential mobility platform in the Southeast Asian market, and we are delighted to join hands with Grab to bring Momenta’s technology and experience to this vibrant region. Our goal is to make safe and comfortable autonomous driving experiences a part of everyday life for users around the world—just like mobile networks are today.”

Expanding Global Ecosystem

Momenta’s global network continues to grow, from leading automakers in Europe to mobility companies in North America and superapps in Southeast Asia. Earlier in 2025, Momenta partnered with Uber to explore autonomous driving in shared mobility networks, with plans for L4 Robotaxi testing in Munich in 2026.

The Grab partnership represents another step toward bringing Momenta’s autonomous driving solutions into real-world use, with ongoing innovation alongside global partners.

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This article was created with AI assistance.