Robot model
Apollo RT6
Baidu's sixth-generation autonomous robotaxi, a purpose-built battery-electric vehicle (cross between an SUV and a minivan, with a detachable steering wheel)…
- Manufacturer
- Baidu
- Form factor
- av
- Maturity
- commercial
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 7
Overview
Baidu's sixth-generation autonomous robotaxi, a purpose-built battery-electric vehicle (cross between an SUV and a minivan, with a detachable steering wheel) built on Baidu's Apollo Galaxy / Xinghe self-driving platform. Manufactured by Baidu without relying on a third-party automaker, at roughly 204,600 RMB (~$28,600) per vehicle, about half the cost of the prior generation. Powers Apollo Go's fully-driverless commercial ride-hailing service across Chinese cities and international markets.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
- Verified deployments
- 7 deployments on file
- Sources on file
- 9 sources, view all
Key facts
Price
204,600 RMB (~$28,600)
Drive type
battery-electric
Autonomy level
fully-driverless
Specs
Drive mode
battery-electric
Autonomy level
fully-driverless
Compute platform
Baidu's Apollo Galaxy / Xinghe self-driving platform
Data & sources
Company filings
1
Press releases
2
Web sources
6
9 sources backing this record.View all →
Availability and pricing
- Availability
- Not sold (internal use)
- Price
- Not publicly disclosed
- Units in field
- Not disclosed
- Sales model
- Not disclosed
- Lead time
- Not disclosed
Deployments (7)
- Apollo RT6 at Wuhan, Chinaoperational
Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi service operating in Wuhan.
- Apollo RT6 at Abu Dhabioperational
Operator: Autogo (a subsidiary of Kintsugi Holding / K2), running Baidu Apollo Go's RT6 (6th-generation purpose-built robotaxi).
- Apollo RT6 at Dubaioperational
Operator: Baidu (Apollo Go).
- Apollo RT6 at Chongqingoperational
Operator: Baidu (Apollo Go).
- Apollo RT6 at Shenzhenoperational
Operator: Baidu (Apollo Go).
- Apollo RT6 at Beijingoperational
Operator: Baidu (Apollo Go).
- Apollo RT6 at Wuhanpaused
Operator: Baidu (Apollo Go runs its own service).
Recent activity
- CreatedMay 26, 2026
Deployment-verified media (1)
Baidu's reveal of the purpose-built Apollo RT6, the vehicle for its Apollo Go robotaxi fleet. A product unveil, not proof of driverless operation.
From deployment: Beijing
Manufacturer-attributed media (1)
Manufacturer-supplied media at the model level. Not tied to an independently verified named-site deployment. Verification posture is product-showcase from the maker, distinct from the deployment-verified evidence in the section above.
Official Baidu video introducing Apollo Moon, the next-generation autonomous vehicle for ride-hailing created in partnership with BAIC Group's ARCFOX. Features ANP-Robotaxi architecture, sensor redundancy, 5G remote driving, and a production cost of RMB 480K.
Runs on (1)
- Apollo ADFM (Baidu)foundation-model · commercial
Regulatory filings (1)
Safety record
3 incidents on record (3 serious). Most recent: Apr 2026.
Most recent: Apr 2026
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Incidents affecting Apollo RT6 (3)
- China suspended new robotaxi/AV permits nationwide after the Apollo Go Wuhan outage2026-04-29 · Regulatory action
- Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan stranded passengers in service-wide malfunction2026-03-31 · Malfunction
Includes incidents linked directly to this model or to deployments of it. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (9)
- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1329099/000119312526228123/d156481dex991.htm
- https://www.apollogo.com/news/365
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/baidu-unveils-next-gen-autonomous-vehicle-ready-to-provide-driverless-robotaxi-half-of-taxi-fares-301590644.html
- https://www.chinapev.com/baidu/baidu-delivers-sixth-generation-apollo-rt6-autonomous-vehicle-priced-at-rmb-204600/
- https://carnewschina.com/2024/05/15/baidu-launches-6th-generation-robotaxi-costs-less-than-a-xiaomi-su7/
- https://newatlas.com/automotive/baidu-apollo-rt6/
- https://technode.com/2024/05/15/baidu-expects-robotaxi-unit-to-break-even-by-2024-profit-by-2025/
- https://insidechinaauto.com/2024/08/27/baidu-robotaxi-fleet-hits-seven-million-rides/
- https://cnevpost.com/2024/05/15/baidu-apollo-launches-6th-gen-robotaxi/
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Common questions
- What is Apollo RT6?
- Baidu's sixth-generation autonomous robotaxi, a purpose-built battery-electric vehicle (cross between an SUV and a minivan, with a detachable steering wheel) built on Baidu's Apollo Galaxy / Xinghe self-driving platform. Manufactured by Baidu without relying on a third-party automaker, at roughly 204,600 RMB (~$28,600) per vehicle, about half the cost of the prior generation. Powers Apollo Go's fully-driverless commercial ride-hailing service across Chinese cities and international markets.
- Is Apollo RT6 actually deployed in the real world?
- Yes. Apollo RT6 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
- Who makes Apollo RT6?
- Apollo RT6 is made by Baidu, based in Beijing, China, founded in 2000.
- Where is Apollo RT6 deployed?
- 7 verified deployments of Apollo RT6 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Wuhan, China, Abu Dhabi, Dubai.
- What AI powers Apollo RT6?
- Apollo RT6 runs Apollo ADFM (Baidu). Each brain assignment is verified at the registry level via primary sources.
- What are alternatives to Apollo RT6?
- On the DEPLOY registry, comparable av robots to Apollo RT6 include Waymo Driver 6th-gen, Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt), Nuro Autonomous Prius, Robotaxi GXR.
- How does Apollo RT6 compare to Waymo Driver 6th-gen?
- Apollo RT6 and Waymo Driver 6th-gen (Waymo · 15 deployments) are both av robots on the DEPLOY registry. Apollo RT6 has 7 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
- Is Apollo RT6 a top av?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Apollo RT6 ranks in roughly the top 13% of av models tracked by the registry.
- What is Apollo RT6's maturity stage?
- Apollo RT6 is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
- Is Apollo RT6 safe?
- Apollo RT6 has 3 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 3 incidents on record (3 serious). Most recent: Apr 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
Methodology: Verified · 9 sources (3 primary) · last reviewed 2026-06-28
Verification posture
Verified
High confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-06-28
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: commercial
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: av
Sources by quality tier
- 6
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 2
- primary-company-ir
- Company IR disclosure
- 1
- primary-sec-filing
- SEC filing
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Apollo RT6.Recent coverage
Apollo RT6 in third-party press
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Apollo RT6 from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
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- Markdown mirror: /models/apollo-rt6.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/29ce99f0-cb31-489e-a802-d0beb09138ab
- Revision history: /models/apollo-rt6/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
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DEPLOY Intelligence Score
52.2/ 100
6-month trend
Analysis
Above-average adoption relative to same-category peers.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
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.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 11, 2026
Intelligence layer