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Motional is an American autonomous vehicle company based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2020 as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, it focuses on developing fully driverless Level 4 vehicles. The company operates in several locations, including Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Santa Monica, Singapore, and Seoul. Motional is led by CEO Laura Major and employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people. Motional's primary offering is its autonomous driving platform, which includes all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5 robotaxis equipped with advanced driverless technology. The platform utilizes over 30 sensors for comprehensive environmental awareness and employs AI for safe motion planning. Motional targets robotaxi providers, fleet operators, and automotive manufacturers, providing them with technology for autonomous ride-hail and delivery services. The company is actively working on commercializing its services for the public, with plans for a fully driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas by 2026.