CiDi

Name

CiDi

Legal name

希迪智驾科技股份有限公司

Website

https://cidi.ai

Company type

Public

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Ipo

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial vehicle autonomous driving

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Railroad Equipment (3743)

akta.pro primary industry

Autonomous Vehicles & Ground Mobility (HDAAAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autonomous Driving & ADAS Perception (HDAAAEAI), Video Telematics, ADAS & AI Dashcams (TLAEAFAG), Automotive Instrument Clusters, Displays & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAG)

Keywords

• Autonomous mining trucks
• Commercial vehicle autonomy
• V2X communication products
• Intelligent transit solutions
• Train perception systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Changshahsien

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Autonomous Driving Business (Autonomous Mining Trucks): Primary revenue driver. CiDi sells autonomous driving systems, hardware, and software as integrated solutions to mining operators. Revenue reached RMB 843 million in 2025 (95.3% of total revenue), growing 230.7% YoY. Delivered 630 autonomous mining truck units/sets in 2025.
2. V2X Products and Smart Transit Solutions: Sales of V2X hardware (OBU, RSU, TPCU) and software solutions deployed in smart buses, connected vehicle infrastructure, and intelligent transportation. Over 3,000 buses across 11 cities use CiDi V2X solutions, with more than 14,000 OBUs deployed cumulatively.
3. Intelligent Perception Products (TAPS, Onboard Intelligence): Train Autonomous Perception Systems (TAPS) for rail transit operators and onboard intelligent perception and safety management solutions for commercial vehicles. Products sold with accompanying software and maintenance.
4. TELE-BLOCK Remote Driving Solutions: Full solutions sales including cabin-side software and hardware, vehicle control-side software and hardware, and backend service software and hardware. Also offers separate cabin sales for secondary development and bundled IPU+camera packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CiDi develops, manufactures, and sells full-stack autonomous driving systems, hardware, and software as integrated solutions for commercial vehicles. Its core offerings include autonomous mining trucks (the primary revenue driver, contributing 95.3% of 2025 revenue), autonomous logistics trucks, the TELE-BLOCK remote driving cockpit, C-V2X vehicle-road-cloud products, intelligent connected bus systems, the Train Autonomous Perception System (TAPS), and automotive intelligent perception products, supported by the MetaMine integrated mining platform. These solutions target mining operators, industrial logistics operators, public transit authorities, and rail operators via direct enterprise sales, OEM integration partnerships, and global channel partners.

Product overview

CiDi is a leading provider of intelligent driving products and technology solutions for commercial vehicles, operating a platform-plus-modules architecture. The product portfolio centers on autonomous driving systems (autonomous mining trucks, autonomous logistics trucks, intelligent trucks) as the core offerings, supported by V2X (vehicle-road-cloud) technology products, the Tele Block remote driving cockpit, intelligent perception systems (Train Autonomous Perception System, automotive intelligent products), and the MetaMine integrated mining solution. These products work together as a comprehensive system: autonomous vehicles serve as the primary operational units, V2X products enable vehicle-road-cloud communication and coordination, Tele Block provides remote control backup capabilities, intelligent perception systems extend the technology to rail transit and automotive safety applications, and MetaMine integrates all components into an end-to-end mining automation solution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MetaMine (元矿山): Sustainable evolution mining intelligence unmanned overall solution focusing on drilling, blasting, excavation, and haulage core processes
• TELE-BLOCK (远程驾驶舱)
• TAG
• TAPS

Products and services

• Autonomous Mining Truck (无人驾驶矿卡) Self-developed, pre-market mass-produced electric autonomous mining truck with zero-carbon emissions designed for commercial driverless operations in open-pit mines. Features multi-sensor fusion perception, proprietary onboard decision-making, and centralized fleet management with real-time monitoring and remote diagnostics; the primary revenue driver contributing 95.3% of 2025 revenue with 1,500+ units cumulatively deployed.
• TELE-BLOCK Remote Driving Cockpit (远程驾驶舱) Lightweight, modular, industrialized intelligent driving cockpit for remote operation of vehicles in smart mines, logistics parks, ports, and other scenarios. Features 100ms ultra-low latency video transmission over 5G, 360-degree blind spot coverage, and supports controlling multiple vehicles from one cockpit across distances exceeding 2,000km with a 1:100 remote take-over ratio.
• Intelligent Truck (智能重卡) Commercial vehicle autonomous driving solution for heavy trucks using full-stack technology including sensor fusion (camera, LiDAR, millimeter-wave radar, ultrasonic radar), GNSS/IMU positioning, C-V2X communication, and proprietary simulation software for testing and validation. Sold to OEMs and logistics operators for integration into heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
• Autonomous Logistics Truck (自动驾驶物流车) Autonomous driving solution for industrial park logistics using high-level autonomous heavy-duty cargo trucks and tractors coordinated with intelligent connected road infrastructure and cloud control systems. Features low-cost deployment, 7x24 unmanned operation capability, and V2X device coordination, deployed at sites such as the China-Vietnam Puzhai Smart Border Port.
• C-V2X Vehicle-Road-Cloud Products (C-V2X"车-路-云"系列产品) Complete V2X product line including vehicle-side OBU devices (OBU-M, OBU3.0, OBU3.0-5G), roadside RSU units (RSU2.0-5G, RSU-LAN), edge computing units (TPCU, TPCU 2.0), and traffic perception cameras and radar for vehicle-road-cloud integration. Supports C-V2X PC5 with up to 800m range; over 14,000 OBUs deployed cumulatively.
• Intelligent Connected Buses (智慧公交) World's first proactive transit priority system for buses based on V2X technology. Enables bus signal priority, traffic light information sharing, and green light optimal speed advisory through vehicle-infrastructure communication. Deployed on 3,000+ buses across 11 cities in China with measurable travel speed improvements of 9.7%-17.2%.
• Train Autonomous Perception System (TAPS) (列车自主感知系统) Active safety product for rail transit using LiDAR, cameras, and millimeter-wave radar fusion for all-weather, full-day train autonomous perception. Achieves SIL4 functional safety certification and meets EN50155 and EN50121 European railway standards for electronic equipment and electromagnetic compatibility.
• Automotive Intelligent Product (车载智能产品) Integrated intelligent driving product combining 3D surround view warning, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), DMS (Driver Monitoring System), and AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) functions. Features an IPU computing platform with 10-100 TOPS processing power and OTA update capability, designed for commercial vehicle safety applications.
• TAG V2P Portable Intelligent Terminal Industry's first V2P (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian) portable intelligent terminal. Extends the V2X system from 'vehicle-road-cloud' to 'person-vehicle-road-cloud' full-element coverage. Features V2X 5.9GHz sidelink direct communication, Beidou dual-mode positioning, and 8-10 hour battery life for pedestrian and vulnerable road user safety applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 317.22% YoY growth in autonomous mining truck deliveries (630 units in 2025)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• China General Consulting (通用咨询)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Strategic cooperation agreement between CiDi and China General Consulting Investment Co., Ltd. Partnership covers smart mining, intelligent logistics, capital services, and global market expansion, combining CiDi's technology with General Consulting's state-owned enterprise platform advantages.
• Yipli (易普力) and Zoomlion (中联重科)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Three-party cooperation for integrated smart mining solutions. YiPuli provides mining engineering services, Zoomlion provides mining equipment, and CiDi provides autonomous driving systems. Collaboration covers joint R&D, joint delivery, and joint operations for smart mining across broader mining scenarios.
• Schaeffler (舍弗勒)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Strategic cooperation focused on electric intelligent mining trucks and logistics vehicles. Both companies serve as strategic suppliers and preferred customers in the Chinese market. Collaboration covers distributed electric drive systems, vehicle electronic/electrical architecture, distributed control, vehicle health management, and system integration and testing. Schaeffler established its second China R&D center in Changsha in 2019, aligning with CiDi's location.
• MMD Group LimitedflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Exclusive global partnership for autonomous material handling in mining. MMD is the exclusive global distributor of CiDi's autonomous driving systems for mining equipment automation, integrating CiDi's autonomous driving hardware, software, and sensing systems into MMD's TraxIQ platform. The partnership covers joint R&D, exclusive supply, and global commercialization across Australia, South America, and MENA regions. MMD brings 40+ years of mining equipment experience, 23 global offices, and 6 manufacturing facilities.
• SAIC Hongyan Automotive Co., Ltd. (上汽红岩)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Strategic cooperation for global expansion of intelligent heavy-duty trucks. CiDi contributes autonomous driving and V2X technology integration, while SAIC Hongyan provides vehicle manufacturing, R&D, and international market expertise. Collaboration covers joint R&D, pilot operations, and delivery readiness for intelligent heavy-duty trucks targeting global markets.
• RoboSensecoreTechnology or Integration · 8 January 2026Strategic partnership at CES 2026 building on 6+ years of collaboration. Combines RoboSense's digital LiDAR technology with CiDi's autonomous driving and V2X expertise for commercial vehicles. Joint focus on autonomous mining trucks, unmanned logistics vehicles, and smart transportation deployment across mines, ports, industrial parks, and smart cities globally.
• Changjiu Logistics (长久物流)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2025Strategic partnership with Beijing Changjiu Logistics covering intelligent dispatching for long-haul transport, warehouse operations automation, and logistics safety alert systems. Changjiu is a leading full-chain automotive logistics provider in China with extensive nationwide network.
• Sinoma Mining and Sinoma Mining Institute (CNBM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2025Strategic partnerships with Sinoma Mining and Sinoma Mining Institute (subsidiaries of China National Building Materials Group) to accelerate large-scale deployment of autonomous driving technologies across global mining projects. Sinoma Mining handles annual mining and stripping volume exceeding 1 billion tons.
• NvidiacoreTechnology or IntegrationCiDi sources automotive chips from Nvidia and local suppliers as part of its global supply chain collaboration strategy, emphasizing that global partnerships across the supply chain are essential for growth in the autonomous mining sector.
• CATL (宁德时代)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborated alongside Tonly and Jiangsu Hengwang to supply Guangna Group with 500 all-electric autonomous mining trucks. CATL provides battery technology for the electric autonomous mining trucks.
• MMD Group (UK)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based MMD Group supplies mineral sizing equipment and serves as CiDi's exclusive global distribution partner for autonomous material handling solutions, targeting Australia, South America, and the Middle East/North Africa region.
• Saudi Digital Mobility Solutions (DMS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaudi DMS CTO visited CiDi to explore localized deployment of autonomous driving technologies in Saudi Arabia. DMS is a leading mobility enterprise in MENA and a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO), with operations spanning digital transportation and logistics.
• Government of IndonesiaminorOthersIndonesian Ambassador to China H.E. Djauhari Oratmangun visited CiDi to discuss cooperation in intelligent transportation, autonomous mining, and intelligent electric vehicles. The Indonesian government indicated willingness to facilitate CiDi's expansion in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Komatsu: Komatsu's FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System is the longest-deployed commercial autonomous mining truck solution globally and is the most direct competitor to CiDi's autonomous mining truck offering, competing for the same mining-operator customers worldwide.
• XCMG: XCMG is a leading Chinese mining and construction equipment OEM that is actively developing autonomous mining truck solutions and competes head-to-head with CiDi in domestic Chinese open-pit mine automation opportunities.
• SANY: SANY is a major Chinese heavy-equipment manufacturer with growing autonomous mining truck programs and a domestic installed base, directly competing with CiDi for Chinese open-pit mining automation contracts.
• TuSimple: TuSimple develops autonomous trucking technology for commercial freight and shares with CiDi the same full-stack autonomous commercial-vehicle development model and enterprise freight/logistics customer base, although TuSimple focuses more on highway Class 8 trucking.
• Inceptio Technology: Inceptio is a Chinese autonomous trucking company targeting line-haul logistics with L3-class autonomous heavy-duty trucks, closely comparable to CiDi's commercial-vehicle autonomous-driving platform and shared OEM-partner go-to-market model.
• Plus: Plus develops autonomous driving technology for commercial trucks and freight, with a comparable full-stack software-plus-hardware approach and OEM-partner distribution model targeting enterprise logistics fleets.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar: Caterpillar is the world's largest mining-equipment OEM and bundles Cat® MineStar™ Command for autonomous haulage with its installed base and global service network, representing both a partner and the dominant incumbent competing with CiDi in autonomous mining.
• Epiroc: Epiroc (spun off from Atlas Copco) provides rock excavation and mining equipment with autonomous solutions (e.g., 6th Sense), and is a broad-incumbent peer that competes for the same autonomous-mining and material-handling customers CiDi serves.

Others

• Liebherr: Liebherr is a broad-incumbent mining and construction equipment OEM with active autonomous haulage and material-handling programs, serving the same global open-pit mining customers as CiDi.

Emerging players

• Hesai Group: Hesai is a leading Chinese LiDAR supplier that competes with CiDi's perception-stack partner RoboSense; it is an adjacent emerging player in the autonomous mining and commercial-vehicle perception ecosystem in which CiDi operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors15 records

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M&A

Investments

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