Founded 2017 · HQ: China
Baidu Apollo is China's dominant AV platform, with the Apollo Go robotaxi operating in 11 cities and the largest AV patent portfolio in Asia.
Baidu Apollo holds the #2 position in the Autonomous Vehicle Companies category with an automation score of 21.7, determined by a composite of R&D investment, AI patent filings, and operational fleet metrics.
With an annual R&D commitment of $2.4 billion and 2,100 filed patents, Baidu Apollo is a top-tier player in the global autonomous vehicle companies landscape. The company is headquartered in China, one of the world's leading automation economies.
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Last verified: Q1 2026 (February)
Sources: Baidu annual report 2025; CNIPA patent registry; Bloomberg
Figures are research-backed estimates verified quarterly. R&D spend accurate to ±10%; patent counts vary by registry. Full methodology →
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