The brief

Analyst view

• DiDi serves 40M+ rides/day in China. R2 robotaxi in trial in Beijing and Guangzhou since August 2026.
• R2 co-developed with GAC Aion: 33 sensors, tri-domain platform with 2,000+ TOPS computing power.
• Production 74% cheaper than prior generation; targets rapid scaling across Chinese cities.

Technical approach

As reported

Perception

Multi-sensor fusion

33 sensors (cameras, LiDAR, radar) fused in tri-domain architecture. Recognizes road users, obstacles, markings in dense urban traffic.

Computing

Tri-domain platform

Central processor handles perception, prediction, planning in real time. 2,000+ TOPS supports AI workloads for scene understanding and trajectory.

Production

Mass-production design

Designed for manufacturing scale, not retrofit into existing vehicles. Costs 74% lower than prior generation robotaxis.

Integration

Purpose-built platform

Co-developed with GAC Aion for robotaxi service. Interior layout and controls optimized for unmanned passenger operation.

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