Autonomous Vehicles & Self-Driving AI
Companies developing AI for autonomous vehicles, from passenger cars to trucks and delivery robots.
Self-driving technology is rapidly advancing. These companies are developing the AI systems that power autonomous vehicles, from passenger cars to delivery robots and trucks.
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, United States
NVIDIA is the world leader in AI computing hardware and software. Creator of CUDA, cuDNN, and the dominant GPU platform for AI training and inference.
Tesla AI
Palo Alto, United States
aiming for factual detail and professional tone: Tesla AI engineers end-to-end neural networks powering its Autopilot driver-assistance system and the development of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability, utilizing a massive fleet-collected dataset for training and validation. Key innovations include advanced computer vision based on video prediction and a data-centric approach to AI model improvement, exemplified by the recent move to fully convolutional networks for FSD. Beyond automotive applications, Tesla AI is developing Optimus, a general-purpose humanoid robot intended for automated tasks, leveraging similar AI infrastructure and computer vision techniques.
John Deere AI
Moline, United States
John Deere AI develops intelligent solutions for agricultural and construction equipment, most notably its autonomous 8R and 9R tractor platforms and the See & Spray™ Ultimate technology. Utilizing computer vision and machine learning, See & Spray™ selectively identifies and targets weeds in-season, reducing herbicide use by up to 80%. These innovations are targeted towards large-scale agricultural operations seeking to improve efficiency, reduce input costs, and promote sustainable farming practices, and have earned John Deere recognition for its advancements in precision agriculture technology.
Baidu AI
Beijing, China
Baidu is China's leading AI company with ERNIE LLM, Apollo autonomous driving, and PaddlePaddle deep learning framework.
FANUC
Oshino, Japan
FANUC is a Japanese multinational corporation specializing in factory automation solutions, including industrial robots, CNC systems, and related technologies. They integrate AI and IoT capabilities into their core product lines – FA (factory automation), Robots, and Robomachines – to enhance efficiency and performance for manufacturing processes. FANUC primarily serves a global industrial market, offering a unique value proposition through lifetime product support and a commitment to long-term automation solutions.
Symbotic
Wilmington, United States
Symbotic develops end-to-end warehouse automation systems utilizing a fleet of fully autonomous robots and AI-powered software. Their technology orchestrates a high-density robotic system to improve efficiency, speed, and flexibility within warehouse operations. Symbotic targets large-scale consumer goods distributors and retailers seeking to address labor challenges, reduce operating costs, and optimize inventory management within increasingly complex supply chains.
Mobileye
Jerusalem, Israel
Mobileye develops and deploys vision-based advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions for the automotive industry. Their core technology centers around computer vision powered by machine learning, specifically utilizing System-on-a-Chip (SoC) designs for scalable and safe deployment. With over 200 million SoCs deployed, Mobileye partners with leading automakers to deliver both current ADAS features and future driverless capabilities.
Cruise
San Francisco, United States
Cruise develops autonomous vehicle technology for GM. Operates robotaxi services and develops Origin purpose-built autonomous vehicles.
Autostore
Nedre Vats, Norway
AutoStore provides ultra-dense automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) for large-scale warehousing and fulfillment operations. Their core technology utilizes a grid-based, goods-to-person robotic system that optimizes storage density and throughput within a cubic layout. Targeting e-commerce companies and third-party logistics providers, AutoStore offers a scalable solution designed to maximize space utilization – reportedly quadrupling capacity – and achieve consistently high uptime (99.8%).
Waymo
Mountain View, United States
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company developing self-driving vehicles. Operates robotaxi services in Phoenix and San Francisco.