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Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua to Step Down

Company aims for growth in robotaxis and robotics

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1Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua's departure

Mobileye founder and CEO Amnon Shashua has decided to step down after nearly 30 years. This decision coincides with the company's growth targets in robotaxis and humanoid robotics.

2Shashua's legacy at Mobileye

Shashua founded Mobileye based on his academic research at Hebrew University, developing computer vision chips. The company grew into a major supplier of chips for automotive safety and driver-assistance systems.

3Mobileye's relationship with Intel

Mobileye had Israel's largest IPO and was acquired by Intel for $15.3 billion in 2017. It went public again in 2022, with Intel remaining its largest shareholder.

4Transition to autonomous driving systems

Under Shashua's leadership, Mobileye moved beyond selling chips to automakers and began supplying autonomous driving systems to companies like Volkswagen.

5Investments in robotics

In January 2026, Mobileye acquired Shashua's humanoid robotics company Mentee Robotics for $900 million. This move is part of the company's new phase, dubbed 'Mobileye 3.0,' focusing on robotics and automotive AI.

6Plans for robotaxi service

In June 2026, Mobileye announced plans to launch its own robotaxi service in a U.S. city. This step demonstrates the company's ambition to move beyond its supplier status.

Original article: TechCrunch — Mobileye CEO'su Amnon Shashua görevden ayrılıyor