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Horizon Robotics
Horizon Robotics (9660.HK) is a Beijing AI-chip leader, expanding its Journey computing platforms from cars to robots.
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Company Overview
- Horizon was founded by AI scientist Yu Kai and became China's leading autonomous-driving chip company (Journey series).
- It is extending its computing platforms into robotics, providing the on-device AI compute for perception and control.
- Horizon is a key computing-supplier play on both autonomous driving and embodied AI.
Key Facts
| Full Name | Horizon Robotics |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 地平线机器人 |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Beijing, China |
| Founder | Yu Kai (余凯) |
| Stock Code | 9660.HK (Hong Kong) |
| Core Products | Journey SoCs, robotics computing platforms |
| Status | China's leading automotive/robot AI-chip company |
Actuators & Sensors
- Journey automotive/robotics SoCs.
- On-device AI compute for perception.
- Software toolchain for robot developers.
Supply-Chain Analysis
- Horizon designs chips with domestic manufacturing partners.
- Beijing AI ecosystem and talent.
- Deep ties to Chinese automakers and now robot makers.
Competitor Comparison
Versus Nvidia (Jetson) and Qualcomm: Horizon competes with China-first optimization, domestic supply chain and integration with local robot platforms.