Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR) develops autonomous vehicle technology designed to transport people and goods without human drivers. Its core product, the Aurora Driver, combines artificial intelligence, sensors, mapping, and other software and hardware systems to enable automated driving across trucking, ride-hailing, and logistics applications.
The company is initially focused on autonomous trucking, where its technology is intended to support long-haul freight operations and improve safety, efficiency, and vehicle utilization. Aurora is also developing autonomous passenger-vehicle applications and has worked with automotive, transportation, and logistics companies, including PACCAR, Volvo, Uber, and Toyota.
Aurora was founded in 2017 by Chris Urmson, Drew Bagnell, and Sterling Anderson. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and has conducted testing and development activities in several U.S. locations. Chris Urmson serves as chief executive officer. Aurora became a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq under the symbol AUR in 2021 following a business combination with Reinvent Technology Partners Y.
