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May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company focused on transforming urban transportation through the development and operation of driverless shuttle services. Founded in 2017 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company utilizes six-passenger electric vehicles that navigate mapped routes to provide micro-transit services for enterprise and municipal clients. By analyzing traffic patterns and commuter flows, May Mobility designs optimal routes that enhance public transit systems. Their autonomous shuttles aim to minimize human error in driving, reduce pollution, and improve economic benefits for communities and riders. The company offers a fleet operation service that contributes to creating safer, more efficient, and accessible transportation solutions.

Faction develops software and services for driverless electric vehicles. Faction's supervised autonomous vehicle solutions include remote human TeleAssist® supervision, so we’re not gated by waiting for 100% autonomous technology. Initially, Faction is focusing on micro delivery for last mile logistics and vehicle-on-demand, where you can summon a vehicle and drive it yourself. The company has active customer programs in operation on public roads.

Ottometric Inc. is a technology company based in Newton, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for enhancing the safety of autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2018, the company offers an intelligent verification framework that leverages big data, artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and computer vision to provide insights into events and anomalies in real-world driving scenarios. By focusing on the validation and training of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Ottometric aims to improve the reliability of these systems, addressing the industry's current challenges in delivering effective autonomous capabilities. The platform is designed to automate and streamline the validation process, helping automotive companies reduce development costs while advancing the safety and efficacy of driver assistance features.

Developer of an advanced driver assistance system(ADAS) designed for two wheelers. The company offers a lightweight, low-power collision warning system that consists of two fisheye cameras, a powerful processing unit, and advanced artificial intelligence to detect and notify riders of threats in real-time, enabling them to get notified of hazards around them and avoid collisions to keep them safe.

Gatik is a startup focused on developing autonomous technology for light and medium-duty trucks aimed at business-to-business short-haul logistics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in artificial intelligence and automotive solutions tailored for the logistics sector. Gatik's software is designed for SAE Level 4 autonomous commercial vehicles, including trucks and vans in Classes 3 to 7. This technology facilitates middle-mile logistics, allowing customers to efficiently manage scheduled deliveries and optimize their supply chain operations.

Faction develops software and services for driverless electric vehicles. Faction's supervised autonomous vehicle solutions include remote human TeleAssist® supervision, so we’re not gated by waiting for 100% autonomous technology. Initially, Faction is focusing on micro delivery for last mile logistics and vehicle-on-demand, where you can summon a vehicle and drive it yourself. The company has active customer programs in operation on public roads.

Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on building and deploying robotic platforms designed for last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its primary product, the REV-1, autonomously navigates urban settings using a combination of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. The robot is capable of picking up items from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores, delivering them directly to customers' homes. This service aims to provide a faster, cheaper, and safer delivery option, addressing the growing demand for efficient logistics solutions. Additionally, the robots can be remotely monitored and teleoperated, ensuring operational flexibility in diverse weather conditions.

Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on building and deploying robotic platforms designed for last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its primary product, the REV-1, autonomously navigates urban settings using a combination of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. The robot is capable of picking up items from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores, delivering them directly to customers' homes. This service aims to provide a faster, cheaper, and safer delivery option, addressing the growing demand for efficient logistics solutions. Additionally, the robots can be remotely monitored and teleoperated, ensuring operational flexibility in diverse weather conditions.

Ottometric Inc. is a technology company based in Newton, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for enhancing the safety of autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2018, the company offers an intelligent verification framework that leverages big data, artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and computer vision to provide insights into events and anomalies in real-world driving scenarios. By focusing on the validation and training of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Ottometric aims to improve the reliability of these systems, addressing the industry's current challenges in delivering effective autonomous capabilities. The platform is designed to automate and streamline the validation process, helping automotive companies reduce development costs while advancing the safety and efficacy of driver assistance features.

Gatik is a startup focused on developing autonomous technology for light and medium-duty trucks aimed at business-to-business short-haul logistics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in artificial intelligence and automotive solutions tailored for the logistics sector. Gatik's software is designed for SAE Level 4 autonomous commercial vehicles, including trucks and vans in Classes 3 to 7. This technology facilitates middle-mile logistics, allowing customers to efficiently manage scheduled deliveries and optimize their supply chain operations.

Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on building and deploying robotic platforms designed for last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its primary product, the REV-1, autonomously navigates urban settings using a combination of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. The robot is capable of picking up items from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores, delivering them directly to customers' homes. This service aims to provide a faster, cheaper, and safer delivery option, addressing the growing demand for efficient logistics solutions. Additionally, the robots can be remotely monitored and teleoperated, ensuring operational flexibility in diverse weather conditions.

May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company focused on transforming urban transportation through the development and operation of driverless shuttle services. Founded in 2017 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company utilizes six-passenger electric vehicles that navigate mapped routes to provide micro-transit services for enterprise and municipal clients. By analyzing traffic patterns and commuter flows, May Mobility designs optimal routes that enhance public transit systems. Their autonomous shuttles aim to minimize human error in driving, reduce pollution, and improve economic benefits for communities and riders. The company offers a fleet operation service that contributes to creating safer, more efficient, and accessible transportation solutions.

Oryx Vision, Ltd. is an Israeli company founded in 2009, specializing in solid state depth vision solutions for autonomous vehicles. The company has developed a unique automotive LiDAR technology that utilizes microscopic light-sensing antennas to create a 3D view of the environment. This innovative system operates similarly to a digital camera, sending laser pulses and detecting their returning signals. Oryx Vision's technology aims to meet the range and resolution requirements essential for fully autonomous driving while providing a cost-effective solution that is more sensitive and less susceptible to interference from external light sources. The LiDAR system generates both range and velocity data for every point within its field of view, enhancing the overall safety and efficiency of autonomous driving applications.

AEye, Inc. develops advanced vision hardware, software, and algorithms for autonomous vehicles and driver-assistance systems. Based in Dublin, California, the company offers a range of products including the 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform, which integrates solid-state lidar with low-light cameras and artificial intelligence to provide precise and reliable perception of surroundings. AEye's unique software-defined lidar solutions are designed for dynamic applications in vehicle autonomy, smart infrastructure, and logistics, focusing on delivering faster and more accurate information. The company's notable products include the 4Sight A and 4Sight M sensors, as well as the AE100 and AE200 robotic perception systems, which cater to the mobility market. AEye operates globally, with offices in Germany, Korea, and the United States, and primarily generates revenue from customers in the United States, followed by Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

Oryx Vision, Ltd. is an Israeli company founded in 2009, specializing in solid state depth vision solutions for autonomous vehicles. The company has developed a unique automotive LiDAR technology that utilizes microscopic light-sensing antennas to create a 3D view of the environment. This innovative system operates similarly to a digital camera, sending laser pulses and detecting their returning signals. Oryx Vision's technology aims to meet the range and resolution requirements essential for fully autonomous driving while providing a cost-effective solution that is more sensitive and less susceptible to interference from external light sources. The LiDAR system generates both range and velocity data for every point within its field of view, enhancing the overall safety and efficiency of autonomous driving applications.

nuTonomy is an MIT spin-off that builds state-of-the art self-driving cars and autonomous mobile robots. They are working with major automotive manufacturers and small, disruptive startups to reinvent personal mobility for the twenty-first century.

Nauto, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in software solutions for autonomous and commercial vehicles. Founded in 2015, Nauto develops an intelligent driver safety system that utilizes an after-market dual-camera device to collect and analyze visual data in real-time, aiming to reduce distracted driving and prevent collisions. This system includes features such as GPS, wireless connectivity, and night vision support, allowing fleet managers to monitor driver performance and vehicle safety effectively. Nauto also offers VERA (Vision Enhanced Risk Assessment), a scoring system that rates the frequency and severity of distracted driving incidents. The company collaborates with strategic partners including Allianz Insurance, Toyota, and BMW, and has expanded its presence with subsidiary locations in Dublin, Ireland, and Tokyo, Japan. Through its innovative technology, Nauto enhances safety and productivity for fleets while contributing to the advancement of self-driving technology.