APPLIED INTUITION, INC.

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a privately held software company headquartered in Mountain View, California, dedicated to accelerating the adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Its core mission is to build physical AI that creates a safer, more prosperous world by providing advanced software solutions for the development, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including simulation and validation tools, ADAS/AD toolchains, Vehicle OS, and its Self-Driving System (SDS). These solutions enable customers to design, test, and validate autonomous systems in virtual environments, reducing development costs and accelerating time to market. Applied Intuition serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, defense, and robotics, counting 18 of the top 20 global automakers and the United States military among its clientele.

Led by co-founders Qasar Younis (CEO) and Peter Ludwig (CTO), Applied Intuition has established itself as a leading provider in the physical AI sector, with a valuation of $15 billion as of June 2025. Recent developments include the expansion of its Self-Driving System to Japan in June 2026, an expanded partnership with Stellantis for Vehicle OS in May 2026, and a selection by the Department of War to build an Enterprise Autonomy Pipeline. The company is also strategically expanding its focus to include air, sea, and space autonomy.