Some sources estimate that over 500 billion dollars have been invested already in the quest for full autonomous driving, and an equal amount is likely to be invested over the next few years.Everyone is in this race - from tech companies, VCs and PE funds, sovereign wealth funds, neo manufacturers and traditional automotive industry players - OEMs and large Tier 1 suppliers. If you are in the automotive A-list, you are working on an AV. Are we witnessing an AV Arms Race?On this episode of the AI in Automotive podcast, I am hosting Arun Kumar from AlixPartners. AlixPartners is a renowned turnaround and innovation consulting firm, with deep expertise in automotive, and Arun is a Managing Director based in the Chicago office. Arun and I talk all things AV - the hype cycle of the last few years, the sobering realisation of the present, and the challenges and opportunities of the future. Arun shares his perspective on the AV Arms Race, and what it will take to come out on top.AI in Automotive Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Venkat Sreeram, who shares his story and journey with us.Venkat is an all-out automotive guy and a serial entrepreneur. He shares his very inspiring entrepreneurial journey with us, and talks about what led to him starting his latest venture, ClearQuote.ClearQuote is using AI and computer vision to instantly identify and assess the damage on any vehicle. The platform is designed to benefit dealers, mobility providers and insurance companies by helping them automate the process of damage assessment and dramatically improve throughput.http://ai-in-automotive.com/aiia/109/venkatsreeramAI in Automotive Podcast

We suffer a million and a half fatalities on the roads every year. The number of people who are injured in road traffic incidents is orders of magnitude higher. These numbers are staggering. But also very, very avoidable. Today we are talking to Chris Van Dan Elzen. Chris is a Vice President at Veoneer, a global leader in automotive technology. Veoneer is putting its considerable resources behind a bold and noble cause - halving the number of traffic fatalities and injuries.How, you say? Veoneer builds some of the world’s most advanced ADAS hardware, software and systems. Their vision is to democratise access to this technology and make our roads a lot safer in the future.So, what role does AI have to play in automotive safety? How does this technology bring to life so many advanced safety features that we take for granted today? And what are some of the challenges to democratising AI-powered automotive safety?These are some of the topics we explore with Chris in our chat today.Enjoy the show, and if you like it, remember to share our podcast with a friend or colleague.AI in Automotive Podcast

Like me, you’ve probably found yourself sitting in traffic, surrounded by vehicles of every size and shape, wondering why there isn’t a better way yet. The good news is that there is.In this episode of the AI in Automotive Podcast, we are speaking to Noam Maital, CEO of Waycare Technologies, a fabulous company that I came across recently, that uses AI to solve a very real problem - that of traffic management and crash fatalities. company that provides solutions for a host of traffic management agencies. Waycare has built a cloud-based platform that pulls data from a variety of sources - city infrastructure, connected vehicles, navigation apps, and so on. It then uses AI to process this data and provide real-time insights to help traffic management, crash detection and incident prediction. One of the things that really struck me in today’s conversation is how much data we actually have sitting around, and how poorly utilised it can sometimes turn out to be. Waycare has unearthed just one area where putting the data to better use using the power of AI is yielding tremendous results. Think of what else might be out there...Enjoy the chat, and if you like it, remember to rate us on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with a friend or a colleague.AI in Automotive Podcast

Why are Autonomous Vehicles a big deal? How far are they from reality, and what is the most likely path they will take to market? What sort of social, economic and cultural impact might they bring with them? We explore these themes in our conversation with Dr Reinhard Stolle. Reinhard is Vice President of Engineering at Autonomous Intelligent Driving, or AID. Reinhard has a wealth of experience in the automotive technology and innovation areas, and for over 15 years, has played leadership roles at global automotive OEMs. In 2008, Reinhard founded the central department for Software Architecture and Development at BMW Group. As Managing Director of BMW Car IT from 2012 to 2016, Reinhard built up organisational expertise in the areas of infotainment, driver assistance and autonomous driving. In his most recent role at BMW Group, Reinhard was VP for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and focused on AI for autonomous driving. AID, is based in Munich, and is bringing together top talent in automotive, software, robotics and AI. Working with the agility and mindset of a start-up and the powerful support and backing of Audi and the Volkswagen Group, AID is creating the backbone of a universal self-driving system.Our conversation today dipped into Reinhard’s wealth of wisdom, and it was super enlightening for me. I hope you enjoy it too.AI in Automotive Podcast

Autonomous driving is widely considered to be one of the toughest problems to solve, and whilst there have been some blips on the way, the technology is evolving rapidly. This is thanks mainly to the rapid hardware and software advances in the field of Artificial Intelligence.Traditional automotive brands, large automotive suppliers, hundreds of autonomous driving startups powered by billions of dollars of venture capital; all of them are locked in a fascinating race to make safe and reliable autonomous driving a reality.But how exactly does an AV come to life? What goes on behind the scenes to make a car intelligent enough to be able to drive itself?In this episode of the AI in Automotive Podcast, Dr Florian Baumann takes us on a whirlwind tour of the AV development process, and a fascinating journey into how AI is powering the rapid evolution of autonomous driving technology.AI in Automotive Podcast

In Part 1 of my conversation with Paul Eichenberg, Chief Strategist at Paul Eichenberg Strategic Consulting, we spoke about how data and technology are redrawing the traditional automotive landscape, and powering the rise of a new generation of industry participants. In Part 2, we talk about talent wars, car ownership in the age of data, and how an interesting application of AI is making our cities smarter and safer.AI in Automotive Podcast

Data and technology are great levellers. The power of data and AI is redrawing the automotive industry landscape, dramatically altering relationships and equations between OEMs and their suppliers. AI is also creating a new generation of industry players - from startups to consumer electronics giants. What does the tech-driven redrawing of the auto industry landscape mean for traditional players in the industry? How does the rise of AI and related technologies change the equation between carmakers and their suppliers? How will traditional players compete with the Googles and Amazons of the world in the race to attract high-quality tech talent? What does the future of car ownership look like in the age of data?We explore some of these themes with Paul Eichenberg, auto industry veteran and Chief Strategist.In Part 1, we talk about how data and technology are redrawing the traditional automotive landscape, and powering the rise of a new generation of industry participants.AI in Automotive Podcast

The power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning presents a huge opportunity to make vehicle valuations more accurate and more dynamic. Cazana is a company that is doing just that. In part 1 of the interview with Tom Wood, CEO of Cazana, we talk about how Cazana uses AI to solve a problem that is as old as the industry itself, and how its solution benefits dealers, OEMs, insurers and lenders.AI in Automotive Podcast

The power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning presents a huge opportunity to make vehicle valuations more accurate and more dynamic. Cazana is a company that is doing just that.In part 1 of the interview with Tom Wood, CEO of Cazana, we spoke about how Cazana uses AI to solve a problem that is as old as the industry itself, and how its solution benefits dealers, OEMs, insurers and lenders.In part 2, we dig deeper into the value of data, the risk of biases, and finally, what the future holds for the industry, as well as for Cazana.AI in Automotive Podcast