Pony AI

Organization

A China-based company specializing in autonomous driving technology, with operations in the Middle East and a partnership with Uber for delivery services. Travis Kalanick has received inbound interest related to its technology.


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Summary

Pony AI Inc. is a leading Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company, established in December 2016 by James Peng and Tiancheng Lou. It operates globally with key locations in Silicon Valley, Beijing, and Guangzhou, focusing on the large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility through its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology. The company develops and deploys Robotaxi, Robotruck, and Personally Owned Vehicle (POV) business units. Notably, Travis Kalanick, co-founder of Uber, has expressed interest in collaborating with Pony AI to explore new market opportunities within the autonomous driving sector.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Name

    Pony AI Inc.

  • Type

    Autonomous vehicle technology company

  • Pinyin

    Xiǎomǎ Zhìxíng

  • Founded

    2016-12

  • Chinese Name

    小马智行

  • Business Units

    Robotaxi, Robotruck, Personally Owned Vehicle (POV)

  • Core Technology

    Virtual Driver technology

  • Estimated 2024 Losses

    Over $200 million

  • Estimated Profitability

    2029

  • Headquarters/Operations

    Silicon Valley, USA; Beijing, China; Guangzhou, China

  • Robotaxi Monitoring Ratio

    One person monitors up to a dozen robotaxis

Timeline
  • Pony AI Inc. was founded by James Peng and Tiancheng Lou in Silicon Valley. (Source: Wikipedia; LinkedIn; Pony.ai website)

    2016-12

  • Launched a robotaxi pilot program in Guangzhou, China, in partnership with ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited. (Source: LinkedIn)

    2024-03-12

  • As of this date, Pony AI was testing autonomous big trucks (with a safety driver) on a highway between Beijing and the Port of Tianjin. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2025-06

  • Analysts estimate Pony AI could become profitable. (Source: web_search_results)

    2029

  • Travis Kalanick hinted at potential involvement with Pony AI to create new market options. (Source: related_documents)

    Undated

Pony.ai

Pony AI Inc. (Chinese: 小马智行; pinyin: Xiǎomǎ Zhìxíng) is a Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company co-located in Silicon Valley, Beijing, and Guangzhou.

Web Search Results
  • Pony.ai - LinkedIn

    Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai”) is a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates its proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its [...] Guangzhou. Pony.ai will provide daily technical support for the autonomous vehicles and establish a management system of the autonomous vehicles. ComfortDelGro, leveraging its extensive experience in managing large-scale fleets along with current and future operational needs, will continuously refine the management system for large-scale autonomous ride-hailing operations, building a service quality management system and rapid response mechanisms. Dr. Leo Wang, CFO of Pony.ai said: “With good [...] #AutonomousDriving #Innovation #AI #Robotaxi #Robotruck #AutonomousMobility #PonyWorld [Likes: 48, Comments: 1]; Pony.ai (4w): Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY), a pioneer in autonomous driving technology, in partnership with ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited (“ComfortDelGro”), a leading multi-modal transport operator, launched robotaxi pilot program in Guangzhou, China on March 12. In this program, Pony.ai and ComfortDelGro will jointly operate multiple autonomous vehicles to provide services in

  • Pony.ai - Wikipedia

    Pony AI Inc. (Chinese: 小马智行; pinyin: _Xiǎomǎ Zhìxíng_) is a Chinese( vehicle technology company co-located_[when?_] in Silicon Valley, Beijing, and Guangzhou.( History ------- [edit] The company was founded in December 2016 by James Peng and Tiancheng Lou, formerly software developers for Baidu in Silicon Valley.( The company has partnered with equipment manufacturers such as Toyota. Pony.ai obtained permits to run fully driverless ride-hailing services in Beijing and Guangzhou, China.( [...] As of June 2025, Pony AI was testing autonomous big trucks (with a safety driver) on a highway between Beijing and the Port of Tianjin.( Around that time, Reuters reported estimates that "Pony AI lets one person monitor as many as a dozen" of its robotaxis at the same time, with analysts polled by LSEG estimating that the company could become profitable by 2029 (after still incurring over $200 million in losses in 2024).( [...] What links here Related changes Upload file Permanent link Page information Cite this page Get shortened URL Download QR code Expand all Edit interlanguage links Print/export Download as PDF Printable version In other projects Wikimedia Commons Wikidata item From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Autonomous vehicle technology company Pony AI Inc.Image 4 Image 5_Pony.ai_Lexus_RX450h_P6001_2024-05-24.jpg)

  • Pony.ai: Jobs - LinkedIn

    Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai”) is a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates its proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its [...] #AutonomousDriving #Innovation #AI #Robotaxi #Robotruck #AutonomousMobility #PonyWorld [Likes: 48, Comments: 1]; Pony.ai (4w): Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY), a pioneer in autonomous driving technology, in partnership with ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited (“ComfortDelGro”), a leading multi-modal transport operator, launched robotaxi pilot program in Guangzhou, China on March 12. In this program, Pony.ai and ComfortDelGro will jointly operate multiple autonomous vehicles to provide services in [...] Guangzhou. Pony.ai will provide daily technical support for the autonomous vehicles and establish a management system of the autonomous vehicles. ComfortDelGro, leveraging its extensive experience in managing large-scale fleets along with current and future operational needs, will continuously refine the management system for large-scale autonomous ride-hailing operations, building a service quality management system and rapid response mechanisms. Dr. Leo Wang, CFO of Pony.ai said: “With good

  • Pony.ai

    Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Pony.ai has quickly become a global leader in autonomous mobility and is a pioneer in extending autonomous mobility technologies and services at a rapidly expanding footprint of sites around the world. Operating Robotaxi, Robotruck and Personally Owned Vehicle (POV) business units, Pony.ai is an industry leader in the commercialization of autonomous driving and committed to developing the safest autonomous driving capabilities on a global scale. Learn more [...] Pony.ai =============== En 中文 Autonomous Mobility Everywhere Technology We are developing safe and reliable autonomous driving technology globally. Having accumulated millions of kilometers in autonomous road testing in complex scenarios, we have built a solid foundation to deliver autonomous driving systems at scale. Learn more Business Units [...] Using the power of our core technology “virtual driver”, we have positioned ourselves at the forefront of autonomous driving across three business units: Robotaxi, Robotruck, and Personally Owned Vehicles (POV). Whether it be everyday travel or commercial logistics, our aim is to deliver superb autonomous driving solutions that meet the needs of our customers in various industries and markets. Learn more Join Us

  • Technology - Pony.ai

    We develop our technology to master a variety of demanding road scenarios across the US and China and address some of the toughest challenges in the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles. We develop our technology to master a variety of demanding road scenarios across the US and China and address some of the toughest challenges in the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles. [...] We fuse machine learning and deep learning to create a robust Planning and Control module able to smoothly navigate complex road scenarios — from the streets and highways of California to the bustling eight-lane intersections of Chinese metropolises, while being prepared for outlier behaviors or events caused by other road agents. [...] We develop our technology to master a variety of demanding road scenarios across the US and China and address some of the toughest challenges in the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles. Localization & Map Perception Prediction Planning & Control Infrastructure Hardware

Location Data

ポニー, 新天地通, 大須三丁目, 中区, 名古屋市, 愛知県, 460-0011, 日本

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Coordinates: 35.1585677, 136.9048607

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