Company
Aurora Innovation
American autonomous-trucking company (Nasdaq: AUR), founded 2017 by [Chris Urmson](/people/chris-urmson), [Sterling Anderson](/people/sterling-anderson), and…
- Founded
- 2017
- HQ
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Status
- public
- Models
- 3
- Deployments
- 1
- Patents
- 1
Verified profile
13
Sources on record
1
Tracked changes
Updated 1 month ago
Last verified change
Overview
American autonomous-trucking company (Nasdaq: AUR), founded 2017 by Chris Urmson, Sterling Anderson, and Drew Bagnell. Developer of the Aurora Driver (SAE Level 4), which it integrates onto PACCAR, International, and Volvo trucks. Launched the first commercial driverless freight service in the US (Dallas-Houston, May 2025) and is scaling an observer-free fleet on a 2nd-generation International LT platform.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 1 deployment on file
- Active incidents
- 1 incident on file
DEPLOY Intelligence
Market intelligence for physical AI
Analyst-grade signals, competitive tracking, and investment context across the global physical AI landscape. Launching 2026.
Models (3)
View all models →Current platform
Aurora Driver
Aurora Driver is a Level 4 autonomous driving system designed for Class 8 long-haul freight trucks. It operates on Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 platforms. Aurora achieved commercial launch in April 2025 on Texas routes between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston.
Current platform
Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen)
Aurora's second-generation driverless hardware kit on the International LT (Navistar) platform, the basis for fully observer-free operation targeted for Q2 2026 (produced via Roush). Distinct from the current PACCAR fleet, which still carries an OEM-requested observer.
Current platform
Aurora Driver on Peterbilt 579 (PACCAR)
Aurora's current driverless commercial freight fleet: the Aurora Driver (L4) integrated on PACCAR trucks (Peterbilt 579 and Kenworth T680). Running paid commercial freight on Texas lanes since May 2025, the fleet carries an OEM-requested in-cab observer (not a safety driver; the Aurora Driver operates the truck).
Relationships
Current leadership (5)
- David Maday Chief Financial OfficerIR-verified
- Ossa Fisher PresidentIR-verified
- Shelley Webb Chief Legal OfficerIR-verified
- Chris Urmson Co-founder, CEO & Chairmansecondary-verified
- Drew Bagnell Co-founder & Chief Scientistsecondary-verified
Founders (3)
- Chris Urmsoncofounderfounded 2017-01-01
- Drew Bagnellcofounderfounded 2017-01-01
- Sterling Andersoncofounderfounded 2017-01-01no longer at company
Board (8)
- Chris Urmson chair
- Reid Hoffman director
- Michelangelo Volpi director
- Brittany Bagley director
- Gloria Boyland director
- Lara Caimi director
- John Donahoe director
- Dave Wehner director
Former / Previously (1)
- Sterling Anderson Co-founder (departed 2025)secondary-verified
Safety record
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Incidents affecting Aurora Innovation (1)
- FMCSA denies the Aurora/Waymo warning-device exemption for driverless trucks; Aurora sues USDOT2024-12-26 · Regulatory action
Includes incidents linked directly to this company, to its models, or to deployments of its models or under its operation. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Operated deployments (1)
- Aurora DriverTexas
Operator customers (5)
- Hirschbach Motor Lines2 deployments
- Uber Freight2 deployments
- Aurora Innovation1 deployment
- McLane Company1 deployment
- Werner Enterprises1 deployment
Brains developed (1)
- Aurora Driverfoundation-model · commercial
Recent coverage
Aurora Innovation in third-party press
Peer companies
Supplied by (2)
Compute / semiconductor
- Continental AGcompany-levelIndustrialized Aurora Driver hardware kit (DRIVE Thor integration + redundant safety system)manufactures-forannounced
- NVIDIAcompany-levelDual NVIDIA DRIVE Thor SoC (Blackwell architecture)co-developsannounced
Inbound supply edges feeding this company directly or via the models it owns. Same source bar as the outbound view (verified against at least two strong sources).
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Partnerships (3)
- Aurora x Volvo Autonomous Solutions with Volvo Autonomous Solutionsdevelopment
- Aurora - Toyota & Denso autonomous taxis with Toyota Motor Corporation, Denso Corporationdevelopment
- Aurora - PACCAR autonomous trucks with PACCARdevelopment
Funding rounds (3)
- SPAC IPO (Reinvent Technology Partners Y)2021-11-03
$1.8B(reported)
Investors: Reinvent Technology Partners (lead), Baillie Gifford, T. Rowe Price
- Series B2019-05-31
Investors: Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund (lead), Sequoia Capital, T. Rowe Price
- Series A2018-02-07
$90M(reported)
Investors: Sequoia Capital (lead), GV (Google Ventures), Index Ventures, Greylock Partners
Regulatory filings (1)
- CA-DMV-TEST-AURORAother · othergranted2023-01-01
Acquisitions (1)
- acquired Uber ATGfull acquisition
Patent estate (1)
- US10914841usptograntedassignee
Sources (12)
- https://fortune.com/2017/04/28/aurora-innovation-startup/
- https://ir.aurora.tech/company-information/leadership-team
- https://techcrunch.com/2021/07/15/spacs-keep-rolling-as-autonomous-vehicle-startup-aurora-targets-blank-check-debut-with-13b-valuation/
- https://ir.aurora.tech/news-events/press-releases/detail/24/reinvent-technology-partners-y-announces-shareholder-approval-of-proposed-business-combination-with-aurora
- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001828108/000119312521215991/d326572dex991.htm
- https://ir.aurora.tech/news-events/press-releases/detail/119/aurora-begins-commercial-driverless-trucking-in-texas-ushering-in-a-new-era-of-freight
- https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/01/aurora-launches-commercial-self-driving-truck-service-in-texas/
- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001828108/000182810825000078/auroracommerciallaunchpres.htm
- https://ir.aurora.tech/news-events/press-releases/detail/132/aurora-triples-driverless-network-to-10-routes-and-prepares-to-expand-across-u-s-sun-belt
- https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260211346263/en/Aurora-Triples-Driverless-Network-to-10-Routes-and-Prepares-to-Expand-Across-U.S.-Sun-Belt
- https://ir.aurora.tech/news-events/press-releases/detail/139/aurora-announces-first-quarter-2026-results
- https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260506162229/en/Aurora-Announces-First-Quarter-2026-Results
Market intelligence
Hiring signals
Role composition
Recent openings
- Tactical Development Truck OperatorOperations
Palmer, Texas
- Senior Hardware Test EngineerEngineering
Mountain View, California
- Senior Manager, Global Supply ManagementManufacturing
Mountain View, California
- Senior Staff Software Engineer (Security)Engineering
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Senior Staff Software Engineer (Security)Engineering
Mountain View, California
- Senior Staff Software Engineer (Security)Engineering
Seattle, Washington
+4 more open roles tracked
Common questions
- What is Aurora Innovation?
- American autonomous-trucking company (Nasdaq: AUR), founded 2017 by Chris Urmson, Sterling Anderson, and Drew Bagnell. Developer of the Aurora Driver (SAE Level 4), which it integrates onto PACCAR, International, and Volvo trucks. Launched the first commercial driverless freight service in the US (Dallas-Houston, May 2025) and is scaling an observer-free fleet on a 2nd-generation International LT platform.
- Where is Aurora Innovation based?
- Aurora Innovation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
- When was Aurora Innovation founded?
- Aurora Innovation was founded in 2017.
- What does Aurora Innovation make?
- Aurora Innovation has 3 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Aurora Driver, Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen), Aurora Driver on Peterbilt 579 (PACCAR) (Aurora Innovation builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
- Where does Aurora Innovation operate robots?
- Aurora Innovation operates 1 verified deployment, including at Texas.
- Are there any incidents involving Aurora Innovation?
- 1 active incident involving Aurora Innovation is on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
- Is Aurora Innovation safe?
- Aurora Innovation has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 minor). Most recent: Dec 2024. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
Methodology: Verified · 12 sources (9 primary) · last reviewed 2026-06-29
Verification posture
Verified
High confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-06-29
Sources by quality tier
- 7
- primary-company-ir
- Company IR disclosure
- 2
- secondary-industry-publication
- Industry publication
- 2
- primary-sec-filing
- SEC filing
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Aurora Innovation.In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Aurora Innovation from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
DARPA X-Plane Designed To Maneuver With Just Bursts Of Air Finally Gets Its Wings
Aurora Flight Sciences and DARPA hope to see the X-65 drone fly next year after suffering delays and cost growth. The post DARPA X-Plane Designed To Maneuver With Just Bursts Of…
Autonomous Trucking Leaders Say Virtual Drivers Are Ready for Scale
Virtual driver moving from validation to commercial scale. OEM integration, customer operations, and AI-driven reliability advancing.
Aurora: 200+ Driverless Trucks Planned, Expansion Accelerates
Aurora CEO Chris Urmson: 200+ driverless trucks by end of 2026, production of 20 trucks/week later in 2026. 370,000+ driverless miles.
Aurora Announces Q1 2026 Results: 370K+ driverless miles, 200+ trucks planned
Aurora Q1 2026: Revenue M, 370,000+ driverless miles, 100% on-time performance. Anticipates 200+ driverless trucks by end of 2026.
Volvo and Aurora Launch Autonomous Truck Route to Oklahoma City
Aurora Innovation and Volvo Autonomous Solutions launched a 200-mile autonomous freight route between Dallas and Oklahoma City, with V.A.S. hauling freight to customer facilities…
Aurora Begins Commercial Driverless Trucking in Texas
Aurora launched commercial driverless trucking service in Texas. First commercial driverless Class 8 trucking service on US public roads.
Aurora Heads into 2026 with Big Plans on Tap
Aurora surpassed 100,000 driverless miles, validated second commercial lane. Plans hundreds of driverless trucks with Gen 2 hardware in 2026.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/aurora.md
- RSS feed: /companies/aurora/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/de66897b-6e6a-4761-af96-ef293f25a44a
- Revision history: /companies/aurora/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
DEPLOY Intelligence Score
47.1/ 100
6-month trend
Analysis
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Hiring posture signals engineering-heavy growth (144 open roles). Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
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DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
Last computed: Jul 3, 2026
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