Baidu Apollo

Baidu Apollo

Brief Company and Industry Description
Baidu Apollo — a division of Baidu, Inc., engaged in the development of autonomous vehicles and robotaxi solutions. The company operates in the smart mobility technology industry, including autopilots, digital maps, and infrastructure.

Main Products/Services and Key Markets

• Apollo Open Platform provides software and hardware for autonomous driving, open to partners worldwide.
• Apollo Go robotaxi service has already launched in Chinese cities, with testing underway abroad (Dubai, etc.).
• Key markets: China (primary), Middle East, and Europe in preparation.

Year of Founding, Revenue, Number of Employees, Country Presence

• Apollo project launched in 2017.
• No precise data on revenue and headcount for the separate division; Baidu group's scale allows for claims of global presence.
• Presence: China and international test zones, including Lantau (Hong Kong), Dubai, and planned Europe.

What Makes Their Office/Plant/Production Interesting, What Can Be Seen and Understood About the Business

• Demonstration sites show how autonomous driving and robotaxi technologies transition from laboratory to commercial application: driverless autonomous vehicles in real cities.
• A visit allows assessment of AI system integration, sensors, and urban infrastructure, as well as observation of how a technology company transforms into a smart mobility solutions provider.