Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a leading software company specializing in the development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicle systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to accelerate the creation of safe and intelligent machines across various industries.

These industries include automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture. The company's flagship product, the Vehicle OS, provides an industry-leading platform for developing, deploying, and updating complete vehicle software, hardware, and AI applications.

This platform enables manufacturers to integrate and manage complex vehicle systems efficiently, ensuring seamless operation and rapid innovation.

Simulation and Testing Tools

Applied Intuition offers a range of simulation and testing tools that facilitate the development and validation of autonomous driving technologies, including:

• Object Sim: Simulates prediction, planning, and control scenarios to test vehicle responses in various environments.
• Sensor Sim: Provides sensor simulation capabilities to assess vehicle sensor performance under different conditions.
• Log Sim: Enables log-based testing to analyze and validate vehicle behavior using real-world data.
• Cloud Engine: Offers large-scale and automated simulation to accelerate testing processes.
• VehicleSim: Focuses on vehicle dynamics simulation to ensure accurate modeling of vehicle performance.
• HIL Sim: Provides hardware-in-the-loop simulation for testing hardware components in a controlled environment.
• Neural Sim: Utilizes AI-powered neural simulation to enhance training and validation of machine learning models.

These tools support the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies. They enable manufacturers to create and refine vehicle systems by analyzing perception, vehicle dynamics, and software integration.

Clients and Funding

Applied Intuition's solutions are trusted by 18 of the top 20 global automakers and companies in the defense sector. Notable clients include Toyota, Nissan, Porsche AG, TRATON, Volkswagen Group, Isuzu, Valeo, Kodiak, May Mobility, Luminar, National Instruments, and Torc.

In June 2025, the company raised $600 million in a Series F funding round, bringing its valuation to $15 billion. This funding was co-led by BlackRock-managed funds and Kleiner Perkins, with participation from Franklin Templeton and the Qatar Investment Authority.

The capital will accelerate investments in autonomous technology, strengthening Applied Intuition's leadership in the autonomous vehicle software industry.

Mission and Impact

Applied Intuition's mission is to accelerate the world's adoption of safe and intelligent machines, aiming to reduce motor vehicle-related fatalities. The company envisions a future where all moving machines—from trucks to construction equipment and military vehicles—operate autonomously.

This vision contributes to safer and more efficient transportation systems worldwide.

Company Size

With a team of over 1,000 employees, Applied Intuition continues to innovate and expand its offerings, driving the future of vehicle intelligence and autonomous systems.

Locations

Applied Intuition operates globally with offices in multiple locations, including:

• Mountain View, California, USA
• Washington, D.C., USA
• San Diego, California, USA
• Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA
• Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
• Stuttgart, Germany
• Munich, Germany
• Stockholm, Sweden
• Seoul, South Korea
• Tokyo, Japan
• San Francisco, California, USA