Elon Musk: As the CEO of Tesla, Musk constantly pushes the envelope in advancing autonomous driving technologies. Tesla’s Autopilot is one of the most discussed (and debated) systems in the self-driving world.
Chris Urmson: Having led Google’s self-driving car project (now Waymo) for several years, Urmson co-founded Aurora, a startup focused on developing autonomous driving technologies for several vehicle applications.
Anthony Levandowski: A controversial but undeniably influential figure, Levandowski has worked at Google’s Waymo, co-founded Otto (acquired by Uber), and has been central to many discussions on autonomous vehicle technology.
Dr. Gill Pratt: As the CEO of the Toyota Research Institute, Pratt oversees the development of Toyota’s autonomous vehicle technologies, with a keen focus on safety and integration with hybrid human-machine driving.
Lex Fridman: A researcher at MIT, Fridman’s work revolves around human-machine interactions in the context of autonomous vehicles. He also hosts the Artificial Intelligence podcast, discussing related topics with leading experts.
Aurora Rosenberg: As the Head of Safety at Waymo, Rosenberg’s insights into the safety protocols, testing, and rollout of autonomous technologies provide a comprehensive look into the challenges of launching self-driving cars on public roads.
Kyle Vogt: Co-founder and CTO of Cruise, acquired by General Motors, Vogt is at the forefront of integrating autonomous tech into mainstream vehicles, with a focus on urban environments.
Karina Popovich: Leading the Connect Robotics team, Popovich focuses on creating drones and autonomous vehicles for medical supply delivery, showcasing the humanitarian potential of autonomous tech.
Oliver Cameron: As the CEO of Voyage, a self-driving car startup, Cameron’s expertise centers on deploying autonomous vehicles in specific environments, like communities and campuses, as stepping stones towards broader applications.
Raquel Urtasun: Previously the Chief Scientist at Uber ATG, Urtasun has founded Waabi, an autonomous vehicle startup. With deep expertise in machine perception, she brings a unique approach to solving self-driving challenges.
