Kai Yu

Companies founded

Horizon Robotics

CEO · Founder · 2015 – present

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Work history

Past roles by Dealroom records.

Baidu

Director · 2013 – 2015

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Siemens

Research Scientist · 2004 – 2006

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Microsoft

Summer Intern · 2002

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Education

Nanjing University

Bachelor · Electronic Engineering · 1980 – present

Nanjing University

Masters · Electronic Engineering · 1980 – 2000

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

PhD · Computer Science · 1980 – 2004

Talks 1

Interviews and talks Dealroom has written up, with the key moments.

One in three Chinese cars runs on Horizon Robotics’ driving brain

In Good Company · Sept 2026

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