#25: Paul Clayton of FLIR
Lidar, radar, cameras and ultrasonic sensors get all the attention from autonomous car companies... but what about thermal imaging? Alex Roy used one of the early FLIR cameras for his record-setting Cannonbal Run with great results, so he and Ed had FLIR's Director of Automotive Products Paul Clayton on the show to ask him about thermal imaging for the autonomous age.
#24: NTSB Member Christopher Hart
The National Transportation Safety Board is charged with investigating crashes of America's trains, aircraft and automobiles, and is now turning its attention to automated and semi-automated driving systems. Member Christopher Hart joins Alex and Ed this week to explain how his experience as a pilot and aircraft safety investigator informs his approach to autonomous and semi-autonomous car safety.
The National Transportation Safety Board is charged with investigating crashes of America's trains, aircraft and automobiles, and is now turning its attention to automated and semi-automated driving systems. Member Christopher Hart joins Alex and Ed this week to explain how his experience as a pilot and aircraft safety investigator informs his approach to autonomous and semi-autonomous car safety.
#23: Dr Gill Pratt
Dr Gill Pratt is the CEO of Toyota Research Institute, the billion-dollar machine learning, computer perception and robotics research arm of Toyota Motor Company. Formerly of MIT and DARPA, Dr Pratt overseas the development of automated driving systems, household robots and material sciences for the automaker. He joins Alex and Ed this week to discuss TRI's wide-ranging research, how to safely bridge the gap to full autonomy, the amazing energy efficiency of the human brain and (of course) the classic video game franchise Commander Keen.
The essay Dr Pratt references toward the end of the episode can be found here.
#22 - Why Simulation Matters To Autonomy
Why is simulation important in a world full of corner cases? Ed sits down with Warren Ahner and Jon Mullen of RightHook to find out why simulated worlds and simulated vehicles are suddenly getting so much attention.
Why is simulation important in a world full of corner cases? Ed sits down with Warren Ahner and Jon Mullen of RightHook to find out why simulated worlds and simulated vehicles are suddenly getting so much attention.
#21
Alex, Damon and Ed discuss Maslow's Hierarchy of Transportation as viewed through the Tesla Model 3 and Alex's screed on Elon Musk's asymmetric war against the auto industry.
Alex, Damon and Ed discuss Maslow's Hierarchy of Transportation as viewed through the Tesla Model 3 and Alex's screed on Elon Musk's asymmetric war against the auto industry.
#20
Jordan Hart and Bradley D'Souza set a new record for driving from LA to New York in a Tesla using the Autopilot system. In this episode, Alex–the previous record-holder–and Ed interview Hart and D'Souza, breaking down the strategy and secrets of their record-setting run.
Jordan Hart and Bradley D'Souza set a new record for driving from LA to New York in a Tesla using the Autopilot system. In this episode, Alex–the previous record-holder–and Ed interview Hart and D'Souza, breaking down the strategy and secrets of their record-setting run.
#19 - The Finland of the Southern Hemisphere
Alex and Ed are back from their cross-country adventure in India, giving Damon a chance to understand why (and how) you drive a $4,000 Renault across a developing nation. Plus, what lessons can be learned about deploying AVs outside the comfortable climes of California.
Alex and Ed are back from their cross-country adventure in India, giving Damon a chance to understand why (and how) you drive a $4,000 Renault across a developing nation. Plus, what lessons can be learned about deploying AVs outside the comfortable climes of California.
#18 - Dr. Maya Rockeymoore
Dr. Maya Rockeymoore, president and CEO of Global Policy Solutions, sits down with Alex and Ed to discuss the effects of automation on transportation workers across the country. Minorities and those with high school educations are set to have their livelihoods upended, and technology leaders and regulators need to begin taking action now to avoid disaffecting massive swaths of the population.
Dr. Maya Rockeymoore, president and CEO of Global Policy Solutions, sits down with Alex and Ed to discuss the effects of automation on transportation workers across the country. Minorities and those with high school educations are set to have their livelihoods upended, and technology leaders and regulators need to begin taking action now to avoid disaffecting massive swaths of the population.
#17 - Greg Rogers
Alex and Ed sit down with Greg Rogers of the ENO Center for Transportation to discuss its latest report, "Beyond Speculation: Automated Vehicles and Public Policy". The trio tackle the regulatory hurdles and continued confusion surrounding AVs, and how companies and legislators can be better stewards of the technology.
Alex and Ed sit down with Greg Rogers of the ENO Center for Transportation to discuss its latest report, Beyond Speculation: Automated Vehicles and Public Policy. The trio tackle the regulatory hurdles and continued confusion surrounding AVs, and how companies and legislators can be better stewards of the technology.