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Tensor Unveils First Level 4 Robocar Designed for Private Ownership

The company secured one of California’s rare driverless test permits to ready Vinfast-built robocars for consumer delivery in late 2026.

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Overview

  • The Robocar features a dual manual and Level 4 autonomous driving mode with retractable steering wheel and pedals for seamless transition between human control and hands-off operation.
  • Its extensive sensor suite includes 37 cameras, 5 lidars, 11 radars and additional ultrasonic, collision and environmental detectors linked to an NVIDIA 8,000 TOPs onboard supercomputer with redundant drive-by-wire systems.
  • Owners can opt out of cloud uploads as the vehicle stores driving data locally by default and offers physical camera covers and microphone mutes to protect privacy.
  • Production will take place at Vinfast’s Hai Phong factory in Vietnam with limited deliveries planned in select U.S., European and Middle Eastern markets beginning in the second half of 2026; pricing remains undisclosed.
  • As the U.S. affiliate of China’s AutoX holding one of only six California driverless test permits, Tensor must address high sensor costs, liability frameworks and upcoming foreign software restrictions to scale consumer Level 4 ownership.