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Breaking barriers to full autonomy – What will drive the leap beyond Level 2?

6 | Challenge Your Peers

Monday, December 09

04:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Live in Dearborn, Michigan

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  • What are the key technological gaps in transitioning from Level 2 to Level 3+ autonomy, and how can they be addressed?
  • How critical is the integration of AI and machine learning in enabling robust decision-making for higher-level autonomous systems?
  • What advancements in sensor technology (e.g., lidar, radar, cameras) are necessary to ensure the reliability and safety of Level 3+ AVs?
  • What role does V2X communication play in achieving full autonomy, and how can infrastructure challenges be overcome?
  • What regulatory, legal, and ethical considerations need to be resolved to facilitate the mass adoption of Level 3+ autonomous driving systems?
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Speaker

Andrew Whydell

Vice President, Product Planning, Special Projects - Vehicle Systems, ZF Friedrichshafen AG

As vice president of Product Planning for vehicle systems for the ZF group, Whydell is responsible for identifying new market trends and product requirements, as well as guiding the company’s systems development strategy to best meet those needs. Mr. Whydell is based at ZF’s North American Headquarters in Livonia, Michigan. His current responsibilities include product planning and strategy development across the ZF group’s broad portfolio of chassis, electronics and occupant safety products. Before assuming this role Whydell was Product Planning director responsible for the Global Electronics product line, and also served as Product Planning senior manager for the TRW Driver Assist Systems product line, located in Shirley, England. Mr. Whydell joined ZF in February 2007, having progressed through a number of Engineering, Business Planning and Program Management positions within the Ford Motor Company Electronics and Visteon organizations. A graduate of Leeds University in England, Mr. Whydell holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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ZF Friedrichshafen AG

https://www.zf.com
ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems.
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