PlusAI :: AI-based Autonomous Driving Software for Commercial Trucks

PlusAI is a Physical AI company specializing in AI-based autonomous driving software for commercial trucks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company develops virtual driver technology that enables Level 4 autonomy in factory-built heavy-duty trucks. Its solutions aim to make freight transportation safer, more efficient, and sustainable by replacing traditional code-heavy systems with large AI models and generative AI capabilities.

The core offering is SuperDrive™, PlusAI’s SAE Level 4 autonomous driving system. This virtual driver powers fully driverless trucks through a redundant sensor suite (radar, camera, and LiDAR), dual high-performance computers, and fully redundant actuation. It supports complex maneuvers such as highway merging, intersection navigation, night driving, heavy traffic handling, and construction zone detection. SuperDrive™ has accumulated over 7 million autonomy miles across the United States, Europe, and Asia. It is being integrated directly into production trucks by major global manufacturers, including the TRATON GROUP (Scania, MAN, and International brands), Hyundai Motor Company, and IVECO. Recent commercial trials include a 600-mile daily freight route in Texas operated with Ryder System and International trucks, as well as public road testing in Germany with IVECO and DSV.

Complementing the on-vehicle system is HyperFoundry™, an integrated development platform for Physical AI. It provides production-validated data, simulation environments, and model training tools derived from the company’s real-world L4 operations. This platform accelerates AI model improvement through auto-labeling and model distillation techniques, enabling faster and more cost-effective training while supporting large-scale deployment.

PlusAI employs an AV2.0 approach that uses deep neural networks and generative AI to build general driving intelligence. This reduces software complexity compared to traditional rule-based systems. The company maintains a strong safety-first philosophy with a comprehensive Safety Case Framework and functional safety measures. It partners with industry leaders such as Bosch, NVIDIA, Goodyear, and fleets to advance regulatory frameworks and commercial readiness, with full driverless operations targeted for 2027.