Researcher · Founder · Executive
Kai Yu
Horizon RoboticsFounder and CEO
Yu helped establish large-scale deep-learning research at Baidu before founding Horizon Robotics. The company brought integrated AI processors and software into mass-produced passenger vehicles, making him an important bridge between Chinese AI research and automotive deployment.
Career & education
Current roleHorizon Robotics2015-presentFounder and CEO
Horizon Robotics2015-present
Baidu
NEC
Nanjing University
Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichWork and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.
Citation Trend
Total citations to scholarly work, including research papers, technical reports, books and theses, as recorded by Google Scholar. Each point is a dated snapshot.
citations39,463As of Oct 21, '26
citations+457Since last snapshot, Jun 15, '26
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