333. The Brain Behind AI-Powered Vehicles
From SAE Tomorrow Today by SAE International
May 21, 2026 · 21 min · Season 1 · Episode 333
About this episode
The episode features a discussion with Anshuman Saxena about the advancements in AI-powered vehicles and the future of automated driving.
What if the brain of your car wasn’t just smart but continuously learning, scaling, and orchestrating everything from safety to autonomy in real time? Listen in as we sit down with Anshuman Saxena, Vice President and General Manager of ADAS & Robotics at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., to explore how the Snapdragon Ride Pilot is reshaping the path to automated driving. From the rise of physical AI to systems that unify sensors, software, and real-time decision-making, we break down what it actually takes to move from fragmented ADAS features to a fully integrated, AI-refined vehicle. If you want to understand where autonomy is really headed (and what the industry might still be underestimating), this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Follow host…
People in this episode
Host: Grayson Brulte
Guest: Anshuman Saxena
Topics covered
- AI-powered vehicles
- automated driving
- ADAS
- robotics
- real-time decision-making
- mobility trends
Keywords
- Snapdragon Ride Pilot
- physical AI
- ADAS features
- autonomy
- automated driving
- real-time decision-making
- mobility technology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., SAE International, SAE Tomorrow Today
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