Tensor, a Silicon Valley-based artificial intelligence company, has unveiled the Tensor Robocar, which it says is the world’s first Level 4 autonomous vehicle developed for private ownership. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026, with initial availability in the United States, Europe, and the United Arab Emirates.
The Robocar is purpose-built for autonomy rather than adapted from an existing platform. It features more than 100 integrated sensors, including 37 cameras, five lidars, and 11 radars, supported by a redundant electrical architecture to maintain functionality in the event of component failure. The vehicle can operate in both manual and fully autonomous modes, incorporating a foldable steering wheel, sliding display, and self-diagnostic systems to support independent ownership.
Tensor has made privacy a core design element, processing and storing user data locally with encryption, while including physical controls to disable cameras and microphones. Safety measures target top ratings under U.S. and European standards, with redundancy across sensors, power, and communications. Production will be supported by industry partners including NVIDIA for computing systems, VinFast for manufacturing, and Bosch, Continental, and Qualcomm for component technologies.
Founded in 2016, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. The company says the Robocar introduces 28 features it considers industry firsts, positioning it as a new entrant in the autonomous vehicle sector focused on private ownership rather than shared mobility.