42dot is a technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, focused on advancing urban mobility through its innovative Urban Mobility Operating System (UMOS). Founded in 2019, 42dot is developing a cloud-based platform that integrates various autonomous vehicles, including self-driving cars, drones, and automated delivery robots, to offer seamless transportation services. By facilitating the transition to autonomous transportation-as-a-service (aTaaS), 42dot aims to enhance mobility solutions in urban environments, making transportation more efficient and accessible.
Floatic is developing a robot solution that automates the process of warehousing and retrieving logistics centers.
Operator of an autonomous robot service provider firm intended to assist in the robot management system. The company offers the domestic intelligent robot field, utilizes various domestic and foreign robot technologies, and implements specialized services in consideration of the hardware that customers want to introduce and the actual operating environment and also provides integrated robot specialized services from service planning to operation resolutions, enabling clients to grow their business, and provide optimal application development and assistance.
MORAI Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a simulation platform designed to create three-dimensional virtual environments that closely mimic real road conditions. This platform is utilized to test and enhance autonomous driving algorithms, providing essential verification and validation solutions for autonomous vehicles. Additionally, MORAI offers datasets that support the development of advanced driving algorithms. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company also operates an office in San Francisco, California.
CHABOT Mobility.,Ltd. develops Chabot, a car concierge platform that provides car services, such as car information, driving habits, car insurance covers, car finance, and car prices, as well as a car life community network that shares car information of interest and communicates with cars through Chabot. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.
EVAR brings a solution for EV charging with an autonomous robotic charger.
Ottopia, based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform tailored for the automobile industry, with a focus on teleoperation technology. The company aims to create the first automotive-grade teleoperation system, allowing human operators to remotely control various types of vehicles in a safe and cyber-secure manner. Ottopia's proprietary platform addresses key challenges in teleoperation by integrating artificial intelligence with human oversight, enhancing efficiency and safety while reducing operational costs and emissions, particularly for logistics and port operations. By researching, developing, and providing critical technologies, Ottopia positions itself as a leader in the teleoperation sector, ensuring reliable and scalable solutions for guiding autonomous vehicles in complex environments.
UVeye Ltd. designs and manufactures advanced vehicle inspection systems that leverage high-resolution cameras and computer algorithms to automatically detect anomalies, modifications, and foreign objects in vehicles. Their product line includes stationary and mobile under-vehicle inspection systems, which can identify concealed weapons and contraband while providing 3D imaging of a vehicle's undercarriage. The systems are equipped with license plate recognition capabilities, allowing for efficient database storage and retrieval of vehicle information. UVeye serves a diverse clientele, including government entities such as embassies and military bases, as well as private organizations globally. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, UVeye aims to enhance security and maintenance across various sectors, integrating digital solutions into the vehicle inspection process.
Boston Dynamics, Inc. is an engineering company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in the design and development of advanced robots and software. Originally a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company focuses on creating dynamic robots that can navigate complex environments and perform various tasks, resembling the movement of animals. Its notable products include Handle, a mobile box-handling robot; Spot, a versatile quadruped robot; and Atlas, a humanoid robot designed for complex tasks. The company also develops specialized robots such as Pick, a deep-learning depalletizing robot, and BigDog, engineered for rough terrain. Boston Dynamics collaborates with various organizations, including the U.S. military and commercial entities, to advance robotic technology. Additionally, the company produces DI-Guy, a leading real-time human simulation software. Boston Dynamics operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp.
Coconut Silo is an in-house startup of Hyundai Motor Group focused on enhancing mobility solutions, particularly in the logistics sector. The company offers a platform that aims to streamline cargo transportation, especially in developing countries. Its flagship service, CocoTruck, allows users to receive their orders within five minutes. Utilizing specialized algorithms for cargo tracing and route visualization, Coconut Silo's platform enables customers to monitor their cargo owners, logistics companies, and drivers in real-time. This approach facilitates better resource management for logistics providers and enhances the overall efficiency of the transportation process.
AmpUp is an electric vehicle (EV) software company that enables drivers, hosts, and fleets to charge stress-free. Our technology gives businesses and property owners the ability to efficiently manage multiple charge stations in one place. Advanced features, such as smart scheduling, dynamic access control and energy optimization provide site hosts more flexibility and affordability for their charger investment. Our community and fleet management system also allows site hosts to participate in AmpUp's peer-to-peer charging network, the largest and fastest growing in the world.
Ampup was founded in 2018 and incubated at YCombinator.
Arrival Limited is a technology company based in London that specializes in manufacturing electric vehicles. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on developing software, materials, components, and scalable skateboard platforms, which serve as the foundation for its electric vehicles. Arrival's innovative approach includes the use of micro-factories, enabling efficient production and adaptation to various mobility ecosystems while minimizing capital expenditure. This model allows the company to produce zero-emission vehicles tailored to the needs of urban environments and aims to enhance public transportation through intelligent design. In addition to its headquarters in the United Kingdom, Arrival operates offices in Germany, the Netherlands, Israel, Russia, and the United States.
CVT is an information technology company that specializes in providing digital security that features face security recognition. The company is driven by its mission is to make human life easier and more secure, through the worlds leading face recognition company. CVT was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Upstream is the first cloud-based centralized cybersecurity and analytics platform that protects the technologies and applications of connected and autonomous vehicles fleet. The platform leverages big data and machine learning to provide OEMs and vehicle fleets with unprecedented, comprehensive, and non-intrusive defense. With application security, real-time data protection and anomaly detection, attacks are identified and blocked before they reach and harm the vehicle's network. Upstream Security helps corporations mitigate connectivity risks and ensure the safety and security of smart mobility solutions protecting connected and autonomous vehicles. It also secures drivers, vehicles, and mobility services from misuse and cyber-attacks. Upstream C4 is a data-driven cloud-based platform that integrates with automotive data streams of vehicles and promises to detect incidents as they happen in real-time and allocating a rating based on perceived impact and severity The company was received the 15th Annual 2019 Info Security PG’s Global Excellence Awards in Automotive Security (IoT) and Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2019 - Gold Winner (Automotive Cybersecurity Category). Upstream Security was founded in February 2017 and is based in Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Realtime Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing motion planning and control processors that empower robots and vehicles to swiftly respond to their surroundings. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that adapts to changes in work environments, allowing for the safe operation of single or multiple robots in unstructured settings. Its RapidPlan processor utilizes advanced computer processing and software to eliminate the trade-off between speed and safety in automation, enabling machines to generate safe motion plans in milliseconds. This innovation facilitates collision avoidance around both static and dynamic objects, while performing various tasks in diverse locations. Realtime Robotics aims to transform automation across industries and enhance the functionality of autonomous vehicles, promoting broader applications and faster adoption of robotics technology.
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Car Next Door is an online marketplace, providing a booking system and a range of in-vehicle technologies to make car-sharing safe, fast, keyless, and easy for both car owners and car borrowers. It will enable 10,000 Australians to share their cars with neighbors, thereby removing the dependency on personal vehicle ownership and fundamentally changing the way people make their transport decisions.
Car Next Door is based in Sydney, Australia.
Ola Electric Mobility Pvt Limited, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, is a prominent player in the electric vehicle sector. As a subsidiary of ANI Technologies Private Limited, the company specializes in the manufacturing of electric vehicles and key components, such as battery packs, motors, and vehicle frames, at its Ola Futurefactory. Ola Electric aims to enhance electric mobility by collaborating with vehicle and battery manufacturers, cities, and driver-partners to create a comprehensive and affordable mobility ecosystem. The company not only focuses on the domestic market but is also exploring opportunities for exporting its electric vehicles to select international markets, positioning itself to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions in India and beyond.
Yellow Line Parking Limited, trading as AppyParking, develops and provides a connected car platform bridging mapping, data, Internet-of-things (IoT), and payments platform. The company offers application which displays real-time parking availability. Yellow Line Parking Limited was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Aurora Innovation, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing software and hardware solutions for self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company also has offices in the Bay Area, Bozeman, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. Aurora's primary product, the Aurora Driver, aims to transform transportation by integrating with automakers, logistics services, mobility services, and fleet management providers. The company's mission is to enhance the movement of people and goods through advanced engineering and machine learning, addressing significant challenges in the transportation sector.
Percepto is a developer of autonomous drone technology for inspection and surveillance. Drones hold the potential to disrupt multi-billion dollar industries including energy, security, insurance, agriculture, and more. Drones completely change the way inspection, measurement, surveillance, and deliveries are done today. Still, the main barrier to making them a must-have platform is the ability of drones to perform tasks autonomously. The company is at the forefront of redefining how industrial sites and critical infrastructure are holistically inspected and monitored, harnessing remote robotics to autonomously collect, aggregate, and analyze visual data. Leveraging its experience with Percepto Sparrow, the most deployed drone-in-a-box solution on the market, Percepto introduced Percepto AIM (Autonomous Inspection and Monitoring) the first end-to-end autonomous inspection and monitoring platform. Percepto AIM empowers the remote operation center of the future to assess risk, minimize downtime, drive efficiency, increase safety, and reduce operational costs.
Rimac Group, based in Sveta Nedelja, Croatia, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of electric vehicles and advanced automotive components. The company produces high-performance electric hypercars and a variety of electric vehicle components, including drivetrains, battery systems, and infotainment systems. Rimac Group also offers extensive engineering solutions, such as concept design, production strategy development, and quality control. In addition to manufacturing, the company provides prototyping services and the conversion of internal combustion engines to electric or hybrid powertrains. Founded in 2009, Rimac Group has established a strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor, further enhancing its capabilities in the automotive sector. The organization is driven by a passion for innovation and aims to redefine the electric vehicle landscape through cutting-edge technology and design.
MORAI Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a simulation platform designed to create three-dimensional virtual environments that closely mimic real road conditions. This platform is utilized to test and enhance autonomous driving algorithms, providing essential verification and validation solutions for autonomous vehicles. Additionally, MORAI offers datasets that support the development of advanced driving algorithms. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company also operates an office in San Francisco, California.
Audioburst Ltd. is an audio content search and discovery platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to make radio content searchable in real-time. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel, and Tokyo, Japan, Audioburst curates customized audio content from various sources, including radio, TV, and podcasts, by analyzing user preferences and listening habits. The company offers several key products, including the Audioburst Creators platform, which provides tools for audio content transcription, editing, amplification, and monetization, and Audioburst Studio, a solution for integrating audio content playlists into existing applications or websites. Additionally, Audioburst Auto is an Android app designed to deliver tailored playlists and hands-free voice search for drivers. The company collaborates with major firms such as Hyundai, LG, Samsung, Bose, and Flipboard to enhance audio experiences across different devices.
42dot is a technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, focused on advancing urban mobility through its innovative Urban Mobility Operating System (UMOS). Founded in 2019, 42dot is developing a cloud-based platform that integrates various autonomous vehicles, including self-driving cars, drones, and automated delivery robots, to offer seamless transportation services. By facilitating the transition to autonomous transportation-as-a-service (aTaaS), 42dot aims to enhance mobility solutions in urban environments, making transportation more efficient and accessible.
Ola is a mobile technology platform based in India that connects passengers with a variety of transportation options, including cabs, auto-rickshaws, bikes, and shuttle buses. Founded by Ankit Bhati and Bhavish Aggarwal in December 2010, the company operates its services through a mobile application available on Windows, Android, and iOS platforms. Ola's platform is designed to provide convenient and transparent ride-hailing services, enabling users to book city taxis, outstation travel, car rentals, and corporate travel. With its headquarters in Bengaluru and additional offices across the country, Ola aims to enhance urban mobility by offering a broad network of transportation solutions. Additionally, Ola Café focuses on delivering food from top-rated local restaurants to customers within 20 minutes, further diversifying the company’s offerings.
JIMU Intelligent, founded in 2011, is a leading AI company that dedicated to vision-based intelligent driving technology. Based on its self-developed computer vision technology, JIMU is always in pursuit of the development and popularization of intelligent driving. At present, JIMU has established cooperations with many car manufacturers to bring about future smart driving and transportation, and forged partnership with insurance, fleets, and intelligent transportation firms to release cost-efficient ADAS-based industry solutions.
Immotor is a company based in Shenzhen, China, that specializes in the development and sale of portable and personal transport systems. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of innovative products, including the Immotor GO, a portable motorized scooter, and the Immotor Super Battery, which serves as a power management source. Additionally, Immotor provides the Immotor Cloud, a tool for remote control and fleet management of the Immotor GO. The company also focuses on intelligent battery swapping systems and offers battery-as-a-service solutions for electric motorcycles and lightweight electric vehicles. Immotor is committed to promoting cleaner energy and zero emissions through its advanced technologies and products designed for outdoor activities.
Allegro AI helps companies develop, deploy and manage deep learning & machine learning based solutions with a focus on unstructured data. Our customers span diverse industries and use cases from automotive, drones, radiology & healthcare to security, manufacturing and silicon. With Allegro AI, businesses are able to bring to market and then manage higher quality products, faster and more affordably. Allegro AI’s products are based on the Allegro Trains open source solution, a complete ML & DL experiment manager and AI DevOps package. Allegro Trains - a full server, SDK & FE integrated solution, with its trademark “automagical” integration - enables data science teams to track, manage, collaborate and efficiently train ML and DL models, significantly improving productivity and provenance.
Perceptive Automata, Inc. specializes in machine learning and computer vision technologies aimed at predicting human behavior to enhance the safety and efficacy of automated vehicles. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company addresses a critical challenge in automated driving: enabling vehicles to anticipate the actions of pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers. This capability is vital for the smooth and safe operation of highly automated (L2/3) and fully autonomous (L4/5) vehicles, particularly in urban environments. By leveraging advanced AI that surpasses conventional physics-based models, Perceptive Automata facilitates a more natural driving experience and promotes the acceptance of autonomous vehicles in human-dominated road scenarios. The company collaborates with original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and technology firms involved in the development of advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving solutions, drawing on a team of experts from esteemed institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
WayRay SA specializes in developing holographic navigation systems and augmented reality (AR) technologies for the automotive industry. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with additional offices in Moscow, San Francisco, and Shanghai. WayRay's flagship products include Navion, an augmented reality car navigation system that incorporates aeronautical principles for intuitive land navigation, and ELEMENT, a holographic navigator that enhances the driving experience by displaying essential information directly on the windshield. These innovations aim to improve safety and convenience for drivers by allowing them to access navigation and trip details without diverting their attention from the road. By leveraging advanced AR technology, WayRay is paving the way for connected car solutions that enhance mobility and driving experiences.
Revv is an Indian car-rental startup that offers multiple options to meet all your self-drive needs. The company was founded in 2015 and currently operates in 11 cities in India namely: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Vizag, Mysore, and Coimbatore. To date, Revv has a fleet of around 1,000 vehicles and claims have served around 300,000 users. It has its main office located at Gurgaon, India.
StradVision, Inc. specializes in developing perception algorithms for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in South Korea, Germany, India, Japan, and China, the company offers various products including SVNet External for external vehicle perception and SVNet Internal for monitoring driver and passenger status. StradVision's technology utilizes artificial intelligence and deep learning to enhance vehicle safety features such as lane detection, object recognition, and real-time environmental analysis. The firm also provides an Auto Labeling Tool for automatic annotation of key objects and road elements. With a strong emphasis on innovation, StradVision holds over 60 patents and has more than 150 pending, positioning itself as a significant player in the automotive technology sector, particularly in the transition towards autonomous driving solutions.
Immotor is a company based in Shenzhen, China, that specializes in the development and sale of portable and personal transport systems. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of innovative products, including the Immotor GO, a portable motorized scooter, and the Immotor Super Battery, which serves as a power management source. Additionally, Immotor provides the Immotor Cloud, a tool for remote control and fleet management of the Immotor GO. The company also focuses on intelligent battery swapping systems and offers battery-as-a-service solutions for electric motorcycles and lightweight electric vehicles. Immotor is committed to promoting cleaner energy and zero emissions through its advanced technologies and products designed for outdoor activities.
Car Next Door is an online marketplace, providing a booking system and a range of in-vehicle technologies to make car-sharing safe, fast, keyless, and easy for both car owners and car borrowers. It will enable 10,000 Australians to share their cars with neighbors, thereby removing the dependency on personal vehicle ownership and fundamentally changing the way people make their transport decisions.
Car Next Door is based in Sydney, Australia.
Metawave Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, develops innovative beamsteering radar technologies using metamaterials and artificial intelligence for the automotive industry and transportation providers. The company’s flagship product, SPEKTRA, enhances safety for automated driving by providing advanced radar capabilities, including 3D imaging and vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Additionally, Metawave offers TURBO active repeaters to improve signal coverage in challenging environments and ECHO passive reflectors that effectively direct signals in areas with lower coverage. The company also features the AWARE AI platform, which utilizes deep learning to derive meaningful insights from radar signals. Alongside its automotive focus, Metawave is working on smart beamsteering antennas designed to enhance 4G and 5G networks, aiming to deliver faster connectivity for a wide range of users.
LUXI Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company based in Seongnam-si, specializing in ride-sharing services through its application, LUXI. Founded in 2014, the platform connects drivers and passengers with similar commute routes, promoting a carpool culture aimed at addressing traffic congestion and environmental issues. LUXI offers users a convenient and cost-effective way to share rides, enhancing the commuting experience for both drivers and passengers. The company focuses on creating a safe and enjoyable environment for users while providing daily carpooling and car rental services at reasonable rates.
Autotalks, Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company specializes in vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication technologies, providing automotive-grade chipsets designed for vehicle safety and mobility applications. Its product offerings include the CRATON integrated vehicular communication processor, the PLUTON V2X RF transceiver, and the PANGAEA4 V2X communication module, which support a range of functionalities such as security verification, trustable signing, and mobility solutions. Autotalks serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers globally, leveraging its expertise in semiconductor technology, communications, signal processing, and security to deliver high-performance, reliable V2X solutions. The company is backed by prominent venture capital funds from Israel, Japan, and the United States.
StradVision, Inc. specializes in developing perception algorithms for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in South Korea, Germany, India, Japan, and China, the company offers various products including SVNet External for external vehicle perception and SVNet Internal for monitoring driver and passenger status. StradVision's technology utilizes artificial intelligence and deep learning to enhance vehicle safety features such as lane detection, object recognition, and real-time environmental analysis. The firm also provides an Auto Labeling Tool for automatic annotation of key objects and road elements. With a strong emphasis on innovation, StradVision holds over 60 patents and has more than 150 pending, positioning itself as a significant player in the automotive technology sector, particularly in the transition towards autonomous driving solutions.
Kia India Private Limited, established on May 19, 2017, is a subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, which is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of a diverse range of vehicles, including passenger cars, recreational vehicles, and commercial vehicles. Kia Motors also offers hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles to cater to the evolving market demands. Its products are distributed primarily through a network of dealers and distributors across the Indian market. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Kia India aims to meet and exceed consumer expectations in the automotive sector.