Leo Drive

What Leo Drive does

Leo Drive is a Turkish autonomous driving technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Istanbul, providing end-to-end autonomous vehicle solutions built on the Autoware open-source platform. The company serves research institutions, logistics and last-mile delivery operators, industrial heavy-equipment operators (including open-pit mining and factory logistics), and—secondarily—municipal urban transit authorities. Its portfolio spans ARGUS, a customizable autonomous transformation kit that integrates lidars, sensors, GPU computing, and drive-by-wire systems; Robione, a fully electric driverless delivery vehicle with a 1,200-liter cargo volume and 800 kg payload; Industrial Off-Road Vehicles with redundant safety architecture for harsh environments; Research Vehicle platforms for academic and commercial experimentation; and the AWSIM open-source simulation tool for Ubuntu 22.04 and Windows 11.

Technically, the stack combines sub-decimeter localization via fusion of GNSS/INS, LiDAR, SLAM, point cloud matching, and vehicle odometry, with multi-modal 3D scene understanding and prediction using deep neural networks across cameras, LiDARs, and radars. Proprietary hardware sub-products—GATE VCU (vehicle control unit) and FLUX PDS (power distribution system)—integrate with CAN networks and ROS2 to close the loop from sensing to actuation.

The business model is hybrid: one-time and contract-based sales of integrated ARGUS kits and end products like Robione; unit-priced hardware sales through the Leo Store (leostore.ai) e-commerce platform (Hesai lidars, Neousys computing platforms, GNSS-INS systems); and professional services for joint development, on-site integration, and deployment. Pricing is largely quote-based. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, on-site implementation, and self-service e-commerce. The company is privately held, seed-funded (~USD 920,000 in October 2022) by TIER IV, the Japan-based developer of Autoware, with a strategic partnership also established with EIT Urban Mobility for European smart-mobility programs.

Name

Leo Drive

Legal name

Leo Drive

Website

https://leodrive.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leo Drive is a Turkish autonomous driving technology company that delivers end-to-end AV solutions—including the ARGUS transformation kit, Robione delivery vehicle, and industrial autonomous systems—built on Autoware for research institutions, logistics operators, industrial sites, and urban transit customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autonomous Vehicle Technology

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Infotainment, Telematics & Connectivity Hardware Manufacturing (TCU/V2X/GNSS) (IMACAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steering/Chassis Actuation for ADAS Manufacturing (EPS/Steer-by-Wire/Actuators) (IMACAMAI), Automotive ECUs/Control Modules & Embedded Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAC)

Keywords

• Autonomous vehicle technology
• Autonomous driving solutions
• Autonomous vehicle hardware
• Vehicle control units
• Last-mile delivery robots

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of autonomous vehicle hardware components including lidars (AT128, OT128, QT128, FTX), autonomous computing platforms (Neousys Nuvo-10208GC), GNSS-inertial systems, cameras, vehicle control units (GATE VCU), and power distribution systems (FLUX PDS). Sold through Leo Store e-commerce platform.
2. ARGUS Kit Solutions: Sale of comprehensive autonomous transformation kits (ARGUS) that include integrated sensor sets, computing hardware, and software for rapid autonomous vehicle deployment.
3. Autonomous Vehicle Development Services: On-site services and joint development partnerships providing end-to-end autonomous solutions from sensor design to fleet management, including custom integration, testing, and deployment support.
4. Research Vehicle Transformation: Transformation of standard vehicles into autonomous research platforms using Autoware, enabling academic and commercial research institutions to conduct in-house autonomous driving research.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Leo Drive designs and supplies end-to-end autonomous vehicle technology built on the open-source Autoware stack, including the ARGUS customizable transformation kit, application-specific autonomous platforms (Robione for last-mile delivery, research vehicles for academic experimentation, and industrial off-road vehicle retrofits), and proprietary vehicle integration hardware (GATE VCU, FLUX PDS) sold via the Leo Store. The company also delivers on-site integration, simulation, and joint development services to enterprises and research institutions across logistics, mining, and urban mobility applications.

Product overview

Leo Drive is an autonomous driving technology company that provides end-to-end autonomous vehicle solutions built on the Autoware open-source platform. The core product portfolio centers on ARGUS, a comprehensive autonomous transformation kit that integrates advanced hardware components (lidars, sensors, GPU computing, drive-by-wire systems) with software for perception, planning, and control. Supporting products include Robione (electric autonomous delivery vehicle), Research Vehicle platforms for academic/commercial research, and Industrial Off-Road Vehicles for heavy equipment. The company also offers specialized hardware through Leo Store (lidars, GNSS-INS systems, cameras) and sub-products like FLUX PDS power distribution systems and GATE VCU vehicle control units for vehicle integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARGUS: Customizable autonomous vehicle solution kit integrating advanced hardware components for autonomous vehicle technology and development.
• Robione
• Industrial Off-Road Vehicles
• AWSIM
• Leo Store

Products and services

• ARGUS Autonomous Transformation Kit Customizable autonomous vehicle transformation kit that integrates lidars, sensors, GPU computing, and drive-by-wire systems to rapidly convert standard vehicles into autonomous platforms for development and deployment.
• Robione Autonomous Delivery Platform Fully electric, driverless platform designed for last-mile delivery with 1200-liter internal volume, 800 kg load capacity, and up to 30 km/h operational speed for urban and factory logistics.
• Research Vehicle Prototype Prototype autonomous vehicles utilizing Autoware source code that enable academic and commercial research institutions to conduct in-house autonomous driving research with customized autonomous transformation systems.
• Industrial Off-Road Vehicle Autonomous Solution Autonomous transformation solution for heavy equipment, trucks, loaders, and excavators operating in open-pit mines and factories, featuring redundant safety architecture with safety ECU and LiDAR and robust NDT/RTK GPS/IMU localization.
• Autonomous Passenger Bus Solution Autonomous bus solution designed for safe, efficient, and sustainable public transportation in smart urban environments, offered to municipalities and transit authorities.
• GATE VCU Vehicle Control Unit Versatile vehicle control unit that integrates with CAN networks to support drive-by-wire and ADAS features for enhanced vehicle safety and control in autonomous systems.
• FLUX PDS Power Distribution System Compact power management solution for autonomous test vehicles that provides real-time diagnostics, a Windows-based interface with 5-inch touchscreen, and integration with CANBUS and ROS2 for autonomous driving workflows.
• Leo Store E-commerce Hardware Platform E-commerce platform offering autonomous driving essentials including computers, lidars (Hesai AT128, OT128, QT128, FTX), GNSS-INS systems (Trimble Applanix POS LVX-120), cameras, and drive-by-wire systems for autonomous vehicle builders and researchers.
• AWSIM Simulation Tool Open-source advanced simulation tool that supports customizable simulation environments including urban, open-pit mines, and farms for validating autonomous driving systems before real-world deployment.
• Autonomous Vehicle Integration and Joint Development Services On-site services and joint development partnerships delivering custom autonomous solutions spanning sensor design, system integration, testing, validation, and fleet management for enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sub-decimeter localization accuracy through GNSS/INS and LiDAR integration
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EIT Urban MobilitynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIT Urban Mobility is mentioned as a partner organization. EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology focused on accelerating sustainable mobility solutions. The partnership aligns with Leo Drive's focus on autonomous public transport and smart city applications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/leodriveai
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@leodriveai
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leodrive
• Instagraminstagram.com/leodrive.ai
• Facebookfacebook.com/leodriveai

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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