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Speaker

Siddartha Khastgir

Professor - Head of Safe Autonomy, WMG University of Warwick UK

Siddartha is currently a Head of Verification & Validation of Connected & Autonomous Vehicles at WMG, University of Warwick and has already achieved considerable success in the automotive industry. He has a big focus on safety of CAV, both from a technical perspective and public engagement perspective. He is a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow.
A TEDx speaker, a Forbes Under 30 honouree, he has received numerous awards for research contributions which have delivered impact to the automotive industry both nationally and internationally. He represents the UK on the ISO Technical Committee and is a member of an international team of experts, creating international standards for safe introduction of automated vehicles.
After his undergraduate at IIT Kharagpur (India), (including a period as a research interns in UK and Germany), he worked for 4 years in the industry on advanced control technology, first with Tata Motors (India) and then with FEV (Germany) and had led multi-cultural teams in delivering mass production product project teams.

Session

Case Study

Monday, September 29

12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

Live in Berlin

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Autonomous driving is revolutionizing the automotive industry, promising unprecedented levels of safety, efficiency, and convenience. However, proving the safety of AI systems in AVs remains a significant challenge. The presentation provides valuable explanations of the current methodologies and hurdles in validating AI safety, examining regulatory frameworks, simulation techniques, and real-world testing paradigms. The talk demonstrates the latest advancements in safety assurance and the collaborative efforts required to build public trust in autonomous technology.

  • Understand the existing and emerging regulations governing autonomous driving AI, including the role of agencies like the NHTSA and ISO in establishing safety standards
  • Learn about advanced simulation environments and on-road testing protocols that help in rigorously evaluating the safety of AI systems under diverse and unpredictable conditions
  • Explore the importance of collaboration between automotive manufacturers, technology developers, and regulatory bodies to create a comprehensive and transparent safety assurance process for AVs
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Company

WMG University of Warwick UK

WMG is an academic department at the University of Warwick. Our research and education bridge the gap between academia and the public and private sectors, driving innovation across science, technology and engineering.