According to @ai_darpa, NIO has demonstrated an AI-driven underground charging robot in Shanghai that can autonomously lift electric vehicles, swap or charge their battery packs, and relocate the cars to parking spots without human intervention. This innovation eliminates the need for cables, significantly streamlining EV charging for robotaxi fleets. Its application is expected to accelerate large-scale autonomous fleet deployment and reduce operational downtime, providing a major business opportunity for fleet operators and smart mobility providers (Source: @ai_darpa, Dec 24, 2025).