# Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua to Step Down Company aims for growth in robotaxis and robotics - **Source:** [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/a0867e4a-1716-4d41-9df0-415accd0b5cb ## Mobileye 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. ## Shashua'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. ## Mobileye'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. ## Transition 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. ## Investments 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. ## Plans 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. ## Sources covering this story - https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/mobileye-ceo-amnon-shashua-to-step-aside-as-company-pushes-into-robotaxis-robotics/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._