Applied Intuition
| Applied Intuition headquarters in Mountain View, California | |
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Computer Software |
| Founded | 2017; 8 years ago (2017) |
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| Headquarters | Mountain View, California, U.S. |
Number of employees | 201-500 (2024)[1] |
| Website | www |
Applied Intuition is an American software company specializing in building artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and advanced software for vehicle manufacturers.[2] Founded in 2017 and based in Mountain View, California, Applied Intuition develops tools for the development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs)[3] and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)[2] technologies in various industries, including automotive, trucking,[2] defense,[4] agriculture,[5] construction,[6] and mining.[3] The company leverages AI technology to provide automakers and other entities with solutions to simulate driving scenarios in the development of autonomous systems.[2] [7]
Applied Intuition products are used by 18 of the leading 20 global automakers. In addition to automotive manufacturers, Applied Intuition has worked with companies developing self-driving trucks, self-driving taxis, and robots for use in warehouses.[8]
In 2024 Applied Intuition completed a 250ドル million Series E funding round and a subsequent 300ドル million secondary offering, and achieved a valuation of 6ドル billion.[3] [9] Investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity Investments, Kleiner Perkins, Microsoft's venture capital arm M12, and Porsche Investments Management.[4] [9] [10] With the investment by Andreessen Horowitz, Marc Andreessen joined the Applied Intuition board.[11]
History
[edit ]Applied Intuition was co-founded by Qasar Younis, a former chief operating officer at Y Combinator [12] and group product manager at Google, and Peter Ludwig, a former Google product manager and software engineer.[5] [13]
The company's first product was a motion simulator to enable AV developers to simulate, instead of road-test, certain problems that arose during the AV development process. It later created software tools intended to improve the process of developing autonomous vehicles.[5] The company's primary offerings include a suite of simulation and testing software that enables vehicle manufacturers to create and refine AV systems by analyzing capabilities such as perception systems, vehicle dynamics, and overall software integration.[14] This development environment enables manufacturers to simulate driving scenarios to assess safety and functionality before deploying vehicles on actual roads.[13]
In June 2024, Applied Intuition announced an off-road autonomy stack, a software set designed to enable autonomous systems to navigate complex, unstructured terrains. This advanced technology integrates various sensors and algorithms to support off-road operations in industries such as mining, agriculture, and defense.[2]
Applied Intuition has partnered with leading automotive manufacturers, including Porsche and Audi, to develop next-generation ADAS offerings. Porsche announced in March 2024 it is partnering with Applied Intuition to jointly develop different fields of automotive software. In April 2024 Applied Intuition and Audi began partnering to develop automated driving systems that enhance vehicle autonomy and safety.[15] In August 2024 Applied Intuition entered into partnership with truck manufacturer Isuzu Motors to jointly develop self-driving trucks, solidifying Isuzu's plans to jointly develop self-driving trucks in support of Isuzu's plans for trucks and buses with Level 4 automation, the capability to handle most driving situations without human intervention.[16]
In 2025, Bloomberg named Applied Intuition to its list of The 10 Defense Tech Startups to Watch in 2025.[17]
Acquisitions
[edit ]In 2022 Applied Intuition acquired Mechanical Simulation Corp., a company known for its CarSim software, which is used by major automakers for simulating real-world vehicle dynamics. Mechanical Simulation also made products that support simulation for trucks, motorcycles, and powertrains.[18]
In 2023, the company acquired SceneBox, a machine learning (ML) data management and operations platform developed by Caliber Data Labs, aimed at enhancing the training of ML models through a data-centric approach.[19]
Also in 2023, Applied Intuition acquired autonomous trucking company Embark Trucks, a company specializing in autonomous trucking technology, for approximately 71ドル million.[20]
In 2025, Applied Intuition acquired EpiSci, a military contractor known for developing autonomous vehicles for the sea and air domains. EpiSci's work includes developing unmanned air-to-air combat technologies for DARPA, unmanned surface vessels and drones for the U.S. Navy, missile tracking for the Space Development Agency, and projects advancing 5G connectivity to the moon for NASA.[21] [22] EpiSci’s AI software was used in the U.S. Air Force’s first successful dogfight between an AI-piloted fighter jet and a human-piloted aircraft.[23]
References
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- ^ a b c "Vehicle software maker Applied Intuition raises 250ドル mln from Porsche, others". Reuters. 2024年03月12日. Retrieved 2024年08月30日.
- ^ a b "Applied Intuition lands 6ドルB valuation for AI-powered autonomous vehicle software". TechCrunch. 2024年03月12日. Retrieved 2024年08月30日.
- ^ a b c "Applied Intuition: Powering Autonomy". Harvard Business School. 2024年02月12日. Retrieved 2024年08月30日.
- ^ "Applied Intuition valued at 6ドル billion in new funding round". Automotive News. 2024年03月12日. Retrieved 2024年08月30日.
- ^ "Applied Intuition Raises 175ドル Million for Automotive Software Tools". Bloomberg. 2021年11月11日. Retrieved 2024年08月30日.
- ^ "Applied Intuition Reaches 1ドル.25 Billion Valuation In New Funding For Its Autonomous Vehicle Testing Software". Forbes. 2020年10月23日. Retrieved 2024年08月30日.
- ^ a b "Startup Applied Intuition Closes on 300ドル Million Secondary Deal". Bloomberg. 2024年07月25日. Retrieved 2024年08月30日.
- ^ "Applied Intuition, Whose Software Tests Self-Driving Cars, Grabs 40ドル Million". Wall Street Journal. 2019年09月12日. Retrieved 2024年08月30日.
- ^ "How Self-Driving Cars Can Get Past the Learning Permit Stage, Without Any Risk". Bloomberg. 2018年09月12日. Retrieved 2024年09月16日.
- ^ "Inside Silicon Valley's most grueling ritual: Raising cash". Washington Post. 2016年08月29日. Retrieved 2024年08月30日.
- ^ a b "Applied Intuition raises 40ドル million for autonomous vehicle simulation tools". VentureBeat. 2019年09月12日. Retrieved 2024年08月30日.
- ^ "Applied Intuition closes 300ドルM secondary four months after raising 250ドルM". TechCrunch. 2024年07月25日. Retrieved 2024年08月30日.
- ^ "Audi follows Porsche to Applied Intuition". Automobilewoche (in German). 2024年04月23日. Retrieved 2024年08月30日.
- ^ "Isuzu to develop self-driving trucks with U.S. startup". Nikkei Asia. 2024年08月27日. Retrieved 2024年08月30日.
- ^ "The 10 Defense Tech Startups to Watch in 2025". Bloomberg. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 2025年01月16日.
- ^ "Software tools provider Applied Intuition buys company behind CarSim". Automotive News. 2022年03月14日. Retrieved 2024年09月16日.
- ^ "Applied Intuition acquires SceneBox platform to strengthen machine learning data operations". ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International. 2023年03月21日. Retrieved 2024年09月16日.
- ^ "Applied Intuition to buy autonomous trucking SPAC Embark for 71ドルM". TechCrunch. 2023年05月25日. Retrieved 2024年09月16日.
- ^ "AI-Dogfighter Deal". POLITICO Pro Morning Defense. Politico. February 6, 2025.
- ^ "Applied Intuition takes flight, sets sail in acquiring EpiSci". Breaking Defense. 2025年02月06日. Retrieved 2025年02月06日.
- ^ "Pilot In A Real Aircraft Just Fought An AI-Driven Virtual Enemy Jet For The First Time". The War Zone. 2020年12月02日. Retrieved 2025年01月14日.