Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a software company based in Silicon Valley, focused on developing physical AI to enhance the intelligence and safety of moving machines. Founded in 2017 by Qasar Younis and Peter Ludwig, the company aims to create a safer and more prosperous world by integrating intelligence into various systems, including passenger cars, tactical aircraft, and mining equipment. With a valuation of $15 billion as of 2026, Applied Intuition has maintained profitability and operates globally from its headquarters in Mountain View, California.

The company offers an end-to-end stack for vehicle intelligence, which includes tools for simulation, testing, and validation of autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems. Their services feature video game-style simulations for rapid feedback, a modular vehicle operating system, and an autonomy stack for designing and validating autonomous systems. Applied Intuition serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture, with a client base that includes 18 of the top 20 global automakers and the U.S. military.