Aurora Innovation, Inc.

Aurora Innovation, Inc. develops self-driving technology. The company was founded in 2017 by Chris Urmson, Sterling Anderson, and Drew Bagnell. Aurora's core product is the Aurora Driver, a platform consisting of self-driving hardware, software, and data services. This platform is designed to be adaptable across various vehicle types and applications. To date, the Aurora Driver has been integrated into passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and Class 8 trucks. The company's strategy involves developing a common driver platform for multiple vehicle types and use cases, allowing capabilities developed in one market, such as highway driving for trucking, to be applied to other areas like passenger vehicles in ride-hailing applications. Aurora targets the trucking, passenger mobility, and local goods delivery markets. The company aims to improve road safety, enhance logistics efficiency in trucking, help address the shortage of truck drivers, and expand transportation access, including for millions of people with disabilities in the U.S.