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Session

Case Study

Friday, June 30

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Live in San Francisco

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This presentation will focus on AV testing and how to apply performance learnings from self-driving AV’s. The talk will highlight the importance of testing in the development of autonomous vehicle technology, and how this testing can inform the deployment of driverless robotaxis. Sahil will share insights on how Motional has optimized AV testing to gather meaningful data and how they use this data to improve the performance of their self-driving fleet. The talk will also cover the key considerations and challenges involved in deploying driverless robotaxis on a commercial scale, and how insights gained from AV testing can help overcome these challenges. The audience will learn about:

  • The importance of AV testing in the development of autonomous vehicle technology
  • Strategies for optimizing AV testing to gather meaningful data and improve the performance of AV’s
  • Key considerations and challenges involved in deploying driverless robotaxis on a commercial scale and how AV testing can help overcome them.

Speaker

Sahil Potnis

Director, AV Performance, Motional

Sahil Potnis currently works as the Director of AV Performance at Motional. He is a dynamic professional with over 8 years of experience in E2E Systems Engineering, Functional Safety, and Testing of Autonomous Vehicles. He brings a cross-functional approach to problem-solving, combining Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, and Product Management to tackle next-gen challenges. His expertise extends to Software Quality Assurance/Control, Requirements Development, Business Intelligence, Operational Compliance, and Internal Tools Management. Sahil holds a Master of Engineering degree from Cornell University Graduate School in Electrical and Computer Engineering and has worked with notable companies such as Aurora and Uber.

Company

Motional

Motional is making driverless vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re new in name only. We’ve been revolutionizing driverless technology for decades. Our DNA — a combination of Aptiv’s expertise in automotive technology and Hyundai Motor Group’s leadership in vehicle manufacturing — is uniquely powerful, and positions us to fundamentally change how people move through their lives. We’re creating, shaping, and advancing technology capable of saving lives, time, and money.

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