Plus

Plus, established in Silicon Valley in 2016, is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Fremont, California, and Munich, Germany. The company offers a suite of software solutions for autonomous driving, including +PlusVision, +PlusProtect, +PlusDrive, and +SuperDrive. Their Open Platform for Autonomy supports all levels of autonomy and is optimized for cost-to-performance ratio. PlusDrive, a Level 2++ driver assist system, is currently used by top-tier fleets for freight delivery, while SuperDrive, a Level 4 self-driving system, enables driverless vehicle operation. PlusVision is AI perception software designed for advanced safety systems, ADAS applications, and higher levels of autonomy, and PlusProtect is AI-based software enhancing next-generation safety systems with features like high-performance automatic collision mitigation. Plus’s technology is designed for fast and easy integration with various hardware platforms, vehicle types, and levels of automation, adhering to a safety-first approach. Their autonomous driving solutions are deployed with customers and partners in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. PlusDrive offers features such as advanced lane centering, traffic jam assist, collision avoidance, and predictive fuel optimization. SuperDrive is being piloted with OEMs, Tier 1s, and infrastructure providers for global deployment. PlusVision utilizes deep neural networks, including transformer-based models, to provide cutting-edge perception capabilities, while PlusProtect significantly reduces false positives and handles automatic emergency braking on curved roads. Plus’s solutions work with different configurations of sensors, vehicle platforms, automotive microprocessors, and powertrains, and they provide over-the-air software updates for continuous improvement. The company has partnerships with leading sensor, computer processor, vehicle manufacturers, and transportation operators worldwide. Plus has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers and by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Their autonomous driving technology has accumulated millions of miles of driving experience across three continents.