Nasdaq-listed Pony AI partnered with Tencent (HKG:0700) and its cloud business, Smart Industries Group, to boost the commercialization of the Chinese autonomous vehicle startup's Robotaxi services, Pony AI said in an April 25 press release.
Under the deal, Robotaxi will be integrated into Tencent's Weixin mobility services platform and its digital mapping tool, Tencent Maps.
Tencent will also boost Pony AI's PonyWorld virtual model, with both parties collaborating in the development of a high-performance testing and simulation platform for autonomous vehicles.