Uber Acquires segments.ai to Boost Autonomous Driving Capabilities

Uber has acquired Segments.ai, a multi-sensor labeling platform for robotics adn autonomous driving, the two companies said Thursday (Oct. 2) in separate posts on LinkedIn.

In its post, Uber AI Solutions, Uber’s AI data services business, said that the acquisition is part of its commitment to building its lidar and multi-sensor data annotation capabilities. The company said it has been working in this area for nearly a decade to use labels on real-world data to power autonomy, safety and artificial intelligence breakthroughs.

“Segments.ai brings solid experience in lidar annotation tools, deep expertise in the domain, and an amazing base of clients,” the post said. “We are thrilled to be working with [Segments.ai]’s talented team to accelerate our progress.”

Segments.ai stated that joining Uber AI Solutions will allow it to scale its technology and reach a wider audience. The company specializes in providing high-quality training data for autonomous vehicles and robotics applications, utilizing a platform that supports various sensor types including lidar, radar, and cameras.

Uber’s acquisition of Segments.ai underscores the growing importance of accurate data labeling in the development of autonomous systems. High-quality labeled data is crucial for training machine learning models that enable vehicles to perceive their surroundings and make safe driving decisions.

Key Takeaways

• Uber has acquired Segments.ai, a data labeling platform specializing in lidar and multi-sensor data.
• The acquisition strengthens Uber AI Solutions’ capabilities in data annotation for autonomous driving and robotics.
• Segments.ai’s expertise and technology will help Uber accelerate the development of its autonomous systems.
• Accurate data labeling is critical for training reliable and safe autonomous vehicles.