Turing
[PRIVATE]Robotaxis · HQ: Tokyo, Japan · Est. 2021 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Turing: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $273.0M raised. 6 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$273M
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Turing Inc. is a Tokyo-based deep-tech startup developing fully autonomous driving systems using end-to-end AI and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models. Founded in 2021 by Issei Yamamoto, the company builds the Heron multimodal AI Foundation model and DriveHeron VLA model for real-time autonomous vehicle control. Turing has partnerships with Subaru and Denso, and aims to commercialize its self-driving software in consumer cars and robotaxis by 2028, targeting a U.S. IPO around 2031.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Well-capitalized with $273M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- AV
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Turing.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-founder
Co-founder
COO
CFO
CTO
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · Atom
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Turing x DensoAug 12, 2026
MOST RECENT · Turing x Denso · 2026-08-12 · with Denso · JUST ANNOUNCED · Turing x Subaru · 2026-08-12 · with Subaru · JUST ANNOUNCED
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Turing?
Turing Inc. is a Tokyo-based deep-tech startup developing fully autonomous driving systems using end-to-end AI and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models. Founded in 2021 by Issei Yamamoto, the company builds the Heron multimodal AI Foundation model and DriveHeron VLA model for real-time autonomous vehicle control. Turing has partnerships with Subaru and Denso, and aims to commercialize its self-driving software in consumer cars and robotaxis by 2028, targeting a U.S. IPO around 2031.
What does Turing make?
Turing has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Heron / DriveHeron (Turing builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Turing publicly traded?
No. Turing is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Turing?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Turing building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, Nuro.
Who is the CEO of Turing?
Issei Yamamoto is the ceo of Turing, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Turing?
Turing is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $273M in disclosed funding.
Where is Turing headquartered?
Turing is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
How much funding has Turing raised?
Turing has raised approximately $273M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Turing?
Turing is privately held and venture-backed ($273M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Turing operate robots?
Turing operates 1 verified deployment, including at Higashi-Shinjuku Substation, Tokyo, Japan.
How many robots has Turing deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Turing deployment on record at sites including Higashi-Shinjuku Substation, Tokyo, Japan. 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 Turing a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Turing ranks in roughly the top 5% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Turing founded?
Turing was founded in 2021.
Is Turing safe?
Turing 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.