Helm.ai
Case Study · Branding · Web · Trade Shows

HELM.AI

Ruckus rebuilt Helm.ai's brand, website and CES booth, turning dense autonomous-driving AI into a story attendees could grasp on sight.
Client
Helm.ai
Disciplines
Branding · Web · Trade Shows
Services
Brand Strategy & Core Messaging · Visual Identity & Asset System · Website Design & Development · CES Booth Design & Activation
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01The Client

Complex AI, made clear

Helm.ai is an AI software company that develops advanced driver-assistance systems through Level 4 autonomous driving for OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers and robotics firms. Developed since 2016 in partnership with some of the world's largest automotive companies, its AI-first stack spans Helm.ai Driver, Helm.ai Vision and generative simulation models, licensing software across perception, intent modeling, path planning and vehicle control. The company is backed by strategic investors including Honda, with production vehicles planned for 2027, and was honored on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list in 2026.

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02The Brand

Messaging a non-expert can grasp at a glance

The work started with the story behind the innovation: distill complex AI into clear, digestible messaging, establish a trusted, differentiated voice in a crowded market, and build a cohesive identity toolkit spanning visual, verbal and experiential. Ruckus refined the core messaging with taglines and slogans that let non-experts grasp the value of deeply technical innovation, and upgraded the visual identity so booth graphics, demo videos and interactive assets stay consistent across web, slide decks and signage.

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03The Website

A storytelling-first home at helm.ai

Online, Ruckus designed and built a site that communicates innovation with clarity, optimized for speed, usability and accessibility across devices. Sections were tailored for the CES audience, press kits, media assets, downloadable content and simulation video showcases, all optimized for storytelling and fast load. Media and attendees who go online see the same professionalism as the booth, the content supports the in-person pitch and richer coverage, and sections for media, product showcases and investor-ready content keep the story working between shows.

04The Booth

A curated narrative on the CES floor

At CES in Las Vegas, the story became physical. Ruckus handled scripts, storyboards, booth layout, lighting, exhibit narrative and video loops, with headline messaging and a demo flow that connects to the brand promise. Live generative simulation demos ran in-booth for press, partners and attendees, and the booth read as a curated narrative rather than a tech display, drawing press, photos and social buzz. Press releases, social content, media packages and website updates stood ready to carry the momentum after the show.

05The Outcome

A CES activation that turned heads

The brand shipped, a cohesive identity toolkit from wordmark and messaging to booth graphics. The platform launched, a storytelling-first digital home at helm.ai. And the story went live, with a CES activation that turned heads and sparked conversations on the biggest stage in tech, in front of press, partners and potential customers alike, leaving sustained momentum, captured leads, and a clear market signal that Helm.ai is actively advancing.

2027
production vehicles planned with strategic partners
2016
the year development began with the world's largest automakers
2026
honored on fast company's most innovative companies list
“First, we needed to nail the brand and enable it to deliver complex information in digestible messaging and design, all while aligning with the mission. Then we brought it to life online, delivering a digital presence that didn't just look good, it worked hard. We didn't stop there. Ruckus took the brand to the biggest stage in tech, CES. We translated the brand into a physical, visceral experience that turned heads, sparked conversations, and made real impact.”
Alex Friedman, President, Ruckus

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