Otto

Safety record

No incidents on record for Otto.

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Financial state

Reporting basis

aggregator_estimate

Lifecycle stage

acquired

Counterparty risk class

moderate

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Acquisitions (1)

• acquired by Uberacqui hire

Recent activity

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• Record createdJun 25, 2026

  Added to the verified registry

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Sources (1)

1. https://www.uber.com/ ↗

Common questions

What is Otto?

Otto (Ottomotto) was an American self-driving truck startup founded by Anthony Levandowski and Lior Ron, acquired by Uber in August 2016 for 680M USD. Otto aimed to put self-driving truck fleets on the road, and Levandowski led Uber's combined self-driving efforts after the acquisition.

What does Otto make?

Otto has no robot models recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Otto builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them.

Is Otto publicly traded?

Otto is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Uber on the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Otto?

Otto has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Uber (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).

Where is Otto headquartered?

Otto is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.