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DeepMap, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-definition (HD) mapping and localization solutions aimed at enhancing the safety of autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Beijing and Guangzhou, the company provides essential technology for self-driving cars to navigate complex environments. DeepMap focuses on three core areas: creating precise HD maps, offering ultra-accurate real-time localization across various road types and driving conditions, and developing the supporting infrastructure for global scalability. By addressing these elements, DeepMap aims to improve the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving, making it a key player in the advancement of self-driving technology.

TuSimple is a self-driving truck company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The company operates autonomous trucks primarily in Tucson, Arizona, and is focused on developing a fully autonomous driving solution for the logistics sector. TuSimple's technology enables trucks to drive from depot to depot without human intervention, aiming to enhance safety, reduce transportation costs, and lower carbon emissions. It has established the Autonomous Freight Network (AFN) through partnerships with shippers, carriers, railroads, and other stakeholders in the freight industry. TuSimple generates revenue by providing freight capacity services, with operations spanning across the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region.

WeRide is a leading, commercial-stage global company that develops Level 4 autonomous driving technologies. WeRide aims to develop safe and reliable driverless solutions to make mobility and transportation safer, more affordable and accessible. WeRide is conducting autonomous driving R&D, tests and operations in over 25 cities around the world. As the pioneer leader in autonomous technologies and services, WeRide has stepped up to the commercial stage in operations. WeRide offers an all-rounded product mix of Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, Robosweeper and ADAS, providing smart services in online ride-hailing, on-demand transport, urban logistics, sanitation services and acting as a solution provider. Established in 2017, WeRide is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, and has expanded its R&D and operation centers to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhengzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, and Anqing, as well as San Francisco in the US. WeRide has formed strategic partnerships with leading global OEMs and Tier 1 supplier including Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Yutong Group, GAC Group, Bosch, etc.

Optimus Ride is a self-driving vehicle company located in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of technologies aimed at creating efficient, sustainable, and equitable mobility systems. As a spinoff from MIT, the company leverages over 30 years of interdisciplinary research in self-driving technologies, electric vehicles, and mobility-on-demand systems. Its team possesses extensive industrial and entrepreneurial expertise, encompassing areas such as manufacturing robots, urban design, and shared vehicle fleet management. Optimus Ride focuses on implementing self-driving technology in geofenced environments, utilizing advancements in sensor fusion, mapping, computer vision, and machine learning. This enables a wide range of transportation solutions, from commercial vessel operations to various transit options.

AImotive is focused on developing automated driving technology aimed at providing safe and comfortable rides in various environments. The company creates self-driving software and proprietary simulation tools, alongside neural network acceleration hardware, to support the deployment of automated driving systems. AImotive's products are designed to be scalable, modular, and hardware agnostic, fostering collaboration within the industry. The team's expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics enhances their ability to assist partners in achieving their self-driving objectives.