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Speaker

Stefan Ackermann

Expert Safety Engineering for Automated Driving, Continental

Stefan Ackermann is a proficient mechatronics specialist with a bachelor's and master's degree from the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. In 2017, he commenced his Ph.D. studies at the Institute of Automotive Engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt, where he focused on dynamic driving task fallback systems for automated vehicles while contributing to the UNICARagil research project backed by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Ackermann has published several scientific papers on automated vehicle safety. He joined Continental in 2023, where he is responsible for creating the Safety Assurance Framework for automated driving systems to guarantee safety throughout their lifecycle. This approach includes a comprehensive safety case assessment and the implementation of the safety management system. Ackermann's skills and expertise have been recognized, resulting in his appointment as Expert Safety Engineering for Automated Driving since 2024, where he contributes to the company's safety engineering advancements.

The Pop in Your Job – What drives you? Why do you love your job?
As a professional in the field of automated vehicles, my primary goal is to promote the safe and seamless implementation of this innovative technology. I am proud to contribute to the advancement of the transportation industry by providing solutions that enable the efficient and reliable transportation of goods and people. It is very fulfilling to know that my work is helping to alleviate the shortage of truck drivers and improve the comfort and time utilization of drivers.
One of the critical aspects of my job is to ensure that the autonomous vehicle operates safely throughout its lifecycle. This includes evaluating the system's performance, identifying and mitigating potential hazards, and ensuring that the vehicle complies with industry regulations and safety standards.
I am thrilled to be working in the field of automated vehicles and am passionate about making a positive impact on the transportation industry. My goal is to continue to provide innovative and efficient solutions while ensuring the safety and reliability of the automated vehicles I work on.

Session

6 | ISO 8800 Café

Tuesday, September 30

11:00 am - 03:00 pm

Live in Berlin

Less Details

  • In what ways can AI enhance compliance with the new ISO 8800 standards for functional safety in AVs?
  • How does the integration of AI in AD systems influence the risk assessment and management processes?
  • What are the challenges of aligning current AI technologies with the functional safety requirements of this standard?
  • How can an AI-driven data analysis improve the identification and mitigation of safety-critical scenarios?
  • How to ensure that AI algorithms used in AVs are transparent and verifiable in accordance with ISO 8800?
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Workshop

Company

Continental

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.