Early Life and Education
Dr. Yu Kai received his B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in E&E from Nanjing University, China, and a doctorate degree in Computer Science from University of Munich, Germany.
Career
Prior to founding Horizon Robotics, Dr. Yu Kai held significant positions at Baidu, including executive head of Baidu's Institute of Deep Learning (IDL) and executive president of Baidu Research. He also launched the Baidu autonomous driving project. From 2006 to 2012, he served as director of the media laboratory at NEC Labs America. He also was invited as an Adjunct Faculty to teach a graduate-level class in the Computer Science Department of Stanford University.
Rise to Success
In 2015, Yu Kai co-founded Horizon Robotics. Horizon Robotics develops AI chips used in self-driving cars and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company's solutions combine algorithms, software, and processing hardware, providing core technologies for assisted driving. Yu Kai led Horizon Robotics to pioneer the commercialization of smart driving solutions in China. The company's solutions have been selected by over 42 OEM brands for implementation in 290 car models. Horizon Robotics launched the Journey 1.0 AI chip in December 2017, marking its entry into the automotive AI chip market.
Key Business Strategies
Horizon Robotics focuses on developing and providing smart driving solutions for passenger vehicles. Their key strategies include integrating hardware and software, and commercializing ADAS and AD solutions in China. They have signed mass production projects for more than 70 vehicle models with over 20 vehicle companies.
Philanthropy
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