Episode 2: From roads to replicas
From Deeper learning by Zenseact
October 15, 2025 · 55 min · Season 4 · Episode 2
About this episode
The episode discusses the use of data-driven replicas for safe testing in development.
On this episode of Deeper learning: simulation steps out of the lab and into day-to-day development. Kevin McNamara (CEO of Parallel Domain), Erik Rosén, and Veronika Nihlén (Zenseact) discuss how sensor-level, data-driven replicas let teams test corner cases safely and move faster – from closed vs open loop to end-to-end driving. The aim: make that bad mile happen on a computer, not on the road. Tune in! Follow Zenseact on: LinkedInInstagram
People in this episode
Guests: Kevin McNamara, Erik Rosén, Veronika Nihlén
Topics covered
- simulation
- data-driven replicas
- corner cases
- end-to-end driving
- safety testing
Keywords
- simulation
- data-driven
- replicas
- corner cases
- end-to-end driving
- safety
- Zenseact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Zenseact, Parallel Domain
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