Vikas Vyas
Technical Leader, Mercedes Benz Research and Development NA
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Vikas Vyas is a seasoned engineering leader specializing in automotive safety, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and autonomous driving technologies. With over 15 years of experience in product safety, software engineering, and compliance, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the state of ADAS, autonomous driving, and software-defined vehicle architectures.
Vikas currently holds key leadership positions at Mercedes-Benz and Bosch USA, where he has been instrumental in developing next-generation vehicle technologies, particularly in functional safety, cybersecurity, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates. His contributions include leading the software integration of NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin for scalable AI-driven vehicle architectures and pioneering fail-operational steering systems for Level 3 autonomous vehicles. His expertise spans compliance with ISO 26262, ASPICE, and cybersecurity standards, ensuring the highest safety and performance benchmarks.
A recognized inventor, Vikas is the author of four patents and has authored numerous articles and book chapters in the field of automotive engineering, safety, and AI-driven mobility. His groundbreaking work on delta-update algorithms for OTA software has set new industry benchmarks and helps to cutting costs by hundreds of millions of euros for Mercedes-Benz. He also played a key role in developing General Motors’ Super Cruise, one of the first Level 3 autonomy systems for consumer vehicles.
Vikas is a Senior Member of IEEE and actively contributes to the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, the IEEE Functional Safety Standards Committee (FSSC), and the IEEE P2851.1 Working Group. He serves as a Technical Program Committee (TPC) member, conference session chair, and reviewer for IEEE Transactions and other esteemed publications.
Area of Expertise
Revolutionizing ADAS: Enhancing Safety Assurance through AI Integration
Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to improve vehicle safety and driving comfort.
The integration of AI in ADAS functions plays a pivotal role in ensuring these systems are not only innovative but also meet
the highest safety standards. Join this presentation to learn about the evolving ADAS/Safety lifecycle and the various impacts
of AI on enhancing safety assurance.
The ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Conference has been providing leading content and star speakers to the US development and testing community for seven years.
The focus of Conference is engineering leadership discussions and deep technical content. As a leader in autonomous vehicle and ADAS technology, the event offers insights into cutting-edge advancements, addressing industry challenges, and development pain-points. Ample networking time is built in for forging connections across the ADAS and AV ecosystem, alongside America’s largest dedicated technology showcase.
IEEE : Product Safety in the Aerospace and Automotive Domains
This presentation will delve into the critical safety standards governing the aerospace (DO-178B), automotive (ISO 26262, ASPICE), and artificial intelligence industries. It will explore the similarities and differences in these standards, highlighting their respective approaches to risk assessment, system development, verification, and validation. The presentation will also examine the challenges and opportunities presented by the integration of AI into these domains and discuss the potential for a unified safety framework. By understanding the core principles of these standards and their evolving landscape, industry professionals can better ensure the safety and reliability of complex systems.
https://ieeesfbac.org/event/pses-product-safety-in-the-aerospace-and-automotive-domains/
Intelligent Electric Power Steering Artificial Intelligence Integration Enhances Vehicle Safety
had the honor of presenting my highly impactful research paper at the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) in Automotive 2024. My presentation focused on advancements in autonomous driving systems, ADAS, and functional safety, where I shared insights from my recent work, driving innovation in automotive technologies.
IEEE RAS in Automotive 2024 - IEEE Automotive Summit on Reliability, Availability and Serviceability
AI Safety in Autonomous Vehicle
I had the incredible opportunity to present on "AI Safety in Autonomous Vehicles" at ITI 2024 conference. As autonomous driving technology evolves, ensuring the safety and reliability of AI-driven systems remains a top priority.
Key highlights from my talk:
The role of AI in perception, decision-making, and control for autonomous vehicles.
Challenges in AI safety, including edge cases, adversarial scenarios, and system failures.
Best practices for functional safety (ISO 26262) and AI robustness in self-driving systems.
The future of AI-driven mobility and regulatory considerations for large-scale deployment.
A huge thank you to the organizers, fellow speakers, and attendees for the engaging discussions! Looking forward to continuing collaborations to make autonomous mobility safer and smarter.
https://www.scrs.in/conference/iti2024/page/ITI_2024%20Program%20Schedule
Research lab session focusing on intelligent systems, specifically autonomous driving technology
Presented to Students:
Discover how AI, high-performance computing, and scalable software architectures are driving the future of mobility. This session covers real-world ADAS applications, over-the-air updates, safety compliance, and exciting research opportunities in autonomous driving technology.
Audience:
PhD and Master’s students from the Intelligent Systems Lab at Jamaica's School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT), with interests in AI, autonomous systems, and intelligent vehicle technologies
Vikas Vyas
Technical Leader, Mercedes Benz Research and Development NA
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