Overview
Baidu Apollo is a comprehensive autonomous driving platform offering solutions for various automotive and transportation applications. The platform leverages Baidu's AI capabilities, high-definition mapping, and simulation technologies to facilitate the development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles. Apollo includes modules for autonomous driving, intelligent cockpits, and smart maps, providing a full-stack solution for automotive companies. The platform architecture supports L2+ to L4 autonomous driving capabilities, with solutions tailored for different operational design domains (ODDs), including urban roads, highways, and parking scenarios. It offers a robust suite of developer tools, cloud services, and hardware platforms to accelerate the development cycle. Key use cases include robotaxis, autonomous buses, smart mining solutions, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Apollo's open-source nature fosters collaboration within the autonomous driving ecosystem, enabling partners to build customized solutions on top of the platform.