Plus
[PRIVATE]Robotaxis · HQ: Santa Clara, California · Est. 2016 · 2 models registered · 8 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Plus: 2 models, 8 deployments across 5 regions, $740.0M raised. 6 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$740M
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
IP / Patents
4 Active
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Autonomous trucking technology company (formerly Plus.ai). Develops AI-powered self-driving software for long-haul freight trucks. Founded 2016 by four Stanford PhD graduates. Split US/China operations in 2023; US Unit retains Plus brand. First cross-country autonomous freight delivery completed Dec 2019.
Clean safety record across 9 verified deployments. Broad public reach with 2.7M video views. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
- AV
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Plus.
Evidentiary Regulatory Filings & Recalls
- Jan 1, 2023, 12:00 PM UTCother[granted]other
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & CEO, founder
Co-Founder and COO
Co-Founder and CTO, Co-founder & CTO
Co-Founder and Chief Architect
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2016-01-01
cofounder · founded 2016-01-01
cofounder · founded 2016-01-01
cofounder · founded 2016-01-01
cofounder
cofounder
cofounder
cofounder
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- International Truck x PlusAI x NVIDIAOct 28, 2025
MOST RECENT · International Truck x PlusAI x NVIDIA · 2025-10-28 · with International Truck · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
- Filed: Jun 15, 2018Granted: Dec 17, 2019
- Filed: Jun 15, 2020
- Filed: Sep 15, 2020Granted: Jul 25, 2023
- Filed: Sep 15, 2020
Platform Models
Deployments
- PlusDrive at Germany[ENDED]
Germany · Nov 15, 2023
- Plus SuperDrive Autonomous Truck at Spain[PILOT]
Spain · Jan 12, 2026
- Plus SuperDrive Autonomous Truck at Texas[PILOT]
Texas · Nov 1, 2025
- Plus SuperDrive Autonomous Truck at United States[OPERATIONAL]
United States · Jan 1, 2026
- Plus SuperDrive Autonomous Truck at United States[OPERATIONAL]
United States · Jan 1, 2026
- Plus SuperDrive Autonomous Truck at I-35 Freight Corridor, Texas, USA[PILOT]
I-35 Freight Corridor, Texas, USA · Mar 31, 2026
- Plus SuperDrive Autonomous Truck at Europe and USA[OPERATIONAL]
Europe and USA · Jan 26, 2026
- Plus SuperDrive Autonomous Truck at I-35 Freight Corridor, Texas, USA[PILOT]
I-35 Freight Corridor, Texas, USA · Aug 10, 2026
Autonomy Stacks & Software
- Plus SuperDriveAutonomy Brain
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Plus?
Autonomous trucking technology company (formerly Plus.ai). Develops AI-powered self-driving software for long-haul freight trucks. Founded 2016 by four Stanford PhD graduates. Split US/China operations in 2023; US Unit retains Plus brand. First cross-country autonomous freight delivery completed Dec 2019.
What does Plus make?
Plus has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: PlusDrive, Plus SuperDrive Autonomous Truck (Plus builds physical robots).
Is Plus publicly traded?
No. Plus is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Plus?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Plus building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, Nuro.
Who is the CEO of Plus?
David Liu is the ceo of Plus, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Plus?
Plus is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $740M in disclosed funding.
Where is Plus headquartered?
Plus is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA.
How much funding has Plus raised?
Plus has raised approximately $740M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Plus?
Plus is privately held and venture-backed ($740M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Plus operate robots?
Plus operates 8 verified deployments, including at United States, I-35 Freight Corridor, Texas, USA, Europe and USA.
How many robots has Plus deployed?
DEPLOY has 8 verified Plus deployments on record at sites including United States, I-35 Freight Corridor, Texas, USA, Europe and USA. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Plus a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Plus ranks in roughly the top 6% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Plus founded?
Plus was founded in 2016.
Is Plus safe?
Plus has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.