Tensor Auto
[PRIVATE]Robotaxis · HQ: San Jose, California · Est. 2016 · 1 model registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Tensor Auto: 1 model, 4 deployments across 4 regions, $100.0M raised. 5 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$100M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
American Physical AI company developing the Tensor Robocar, the world's first personal Level 4 autonomous vehicle for private ownership. Founded in 2016 as AutoX in Silicon Valley, the company pivoted from robotaxi operations to consumer-owned autonomous vehicles, partnering with VinFast for manufacturing and NVIDIA for compute. Headquartered in San Jose, California with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $100M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- AV
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Tensor Auto.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Founder
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Business Officer
Chief Safety Officer
Founding Team
no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Tensor x MartiJul 13, 2026
MOST RECENT · Tensor x Marti · 2026-07-13 · with Marti Technologies · JUST ANNOUNCED · Tensor x Arm · 2026-02-26 · with Arm · OPERATING · Tensor x Autoliv · 2026-01-05 · with Autoliv · OPERATING · Tensor x GreenMobility · 2025-11-21 · with GreenMobility · JUST ANNOUNCED · Tensor x NVIDIA · 2025-10-09 · with NVIDIA · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Tensor Auto?
American Physical AI company developing the Tensor Robocar, the world's first personal Level 4 autonomous vehicle for private ownership. Founded in 2016 as AutoX in Silicon Valley, the company pivoted from robotaxi operations to consumer-owned autonomous vehicles, partnering with VinFast for manufacturing and NVIDIA for compute. Headquartered in San Jose, California with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai.
What does Tensor Auto make?
Tensor Auto has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Tensor Robocar (Tensor Auto builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Tensor Auto publicly traded?
No. Tensor Auto is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Tensor Auto?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Tensor Auto building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, Nuro.
Who is the CEO of Tensor Auto?
Jay Xiao is the ceo of Tensor Auto, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Tensor Auto?
Tensor Auto is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $100M in disclosed funding.
Where is Tensor Auto headquartered?
Tensor Auto is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA.
How much funding has Tensor Auto raised?
Tensor Auto has raised approximately $100M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Tensor Auto?
Tensor Auto is privately held and venture-backed ($100M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Tensor Auto operate robots?
Tensor Auto operates 4 verified deployments, including at San Jose, Istanbul, Türkiye, Abu Dhabi.
How many robots has Tensor Auto deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified Tensor Auto deployments on record at sites including San Jose, Istanbul, Türkiye, Abu Dhabi. 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 Tensor Auto a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Tensor Auto ranks in roughly the top 7% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Tensor Auto safe?
Tensor Auto 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.