Autonomous Racing (Part One)

Autonomous Racing (Part One)

From NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast by U.S. National Science Foundation

May 18, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 158

About this episode

Madhur Behl discusses how racing contributes to the development of safe autonomous vehicles using AI techniques.

Artificial intelligence techniques are driving the development of autonomous vehicles. Madhur Behl, an NSF-supported associate professor, discusses how the high-speed world of racing helps advance safe autonomous vehicles.

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Guest: Madhur Behl

Topics covered

  • autonomous vehicles
  • artificial intelligence
  • racing
  • safety
  • technology

Keywords

  • autonomous racing
  • AI
  • vehicle safety
  • Madhur Behl
  • NSF

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Organizations: NSF, U.S. National Science Foundation

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