Neel Mitra, the Worldwide Solutions Architecture Leader for Data and AI at AWS, discusses the evolution and applications of AI in the automotive industry. He highlights the transition from classic AI to large language models and agentic AI, emphasizing their potential to enhance vehicle diagnostics and performance. With over twenty-one years of experience, Neel shares insights on the importance of data integration and collaboration in optimizing automotive technology. He notes the growing trend of software-defined vehicles and the need for continuous learning through MLOps. The conversation underscores the significance of AI in transforming automotive systems and the benefits of these technologies. The conversation touches on Sonatus AI innovations such as Sonatus AI Director, a new solution for in-vehicle edge AI, and Sonatus AI Technician, which uses LLM's to provide a better diagnostic experience.

Our guest today is Marc Fecker, CEO of Robo. Robo is an engineering firm focused on the future of connected transportation. In our conversation, we discussed how Robo worked with Winnebago to deliver their new Winnebago Connect platform, an innovative application of the SDV concept to RVs. Robo was able to deliver a solution that adds value and shows the future of RVs across their Winnebago Connect platform. We also talk about the origins of Robo and the work they're doing in the future. This episode was filmed live at AutoTech 2025 in Novi, Michigan.

In a live recording from AutoTech 2025 in Novi, Michigan, Suat Kasafalou Global Solutions Director from Capgemini shares insights on the evolution of software defined vehicles and the journey to advanced vehicle technology. Drawing from his two decades of experience, he highlights the evolution in vehicle architectures, such as the shift from discrete ECUs to integrated solutions, emphasizing the importance of managing complexity. The conversation touches on the rapid innovation of Chinese OEMs and the need for differentiation in software offerings to enhance user experiences. Suat also discusses the potential for software-defined vehicles to reach lower price points and the challenges of forecasting future processing power needs.

In a live episode from AutoTech Detroit, Stephanie May, director of the Women Automotive Network, discusses the organization's mission to attract and retain female talent in the automotive sector, which currently sees only 20% of its workforce as women. With 40,000 international members, the network offers mentorship and networking opportunities to combat issues like loneliness and the lack of role models that many women face. The conversation highlights the importance of work-life balance for younger generations and the need for more women in senior roles. Upcoming events, including a collaboration in Mexico City, aim to further engage and empower women in the industry.

Christoph Loytved, product manager from COMPREDICT, describes their innovative virtual sensor technology. Virtual sensors can offer cost reduction and system optimization by using existing data from the vehicle to derive data points instead of needing a dedicated hardware sensor. Christoph describes a number of example applications of virtual sensors and COMPREDICT's progress with investors and commercial adoption. Virtual sensors are an ideal application of the flexibility that software-defined vehicles provide. This episode was recorded live at AutoTech in Novi, Michigan, in June 2025

Today's guest is Joe Capuano, is head of technology for Bosch Mobility Americas. A seasoned expert in the automotive industry, Joe discusses the evolution towards software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and the increasing complexity of vehicle systems. He highlights the critical role of AI in managing vehicle data and enhancing development cycles, while also addressing the need for scalable and standardized architectures. The conversation reveals diverse perspectives on vehicle architecture and the ongoing advancements in autonomous driving, underscoring the industry's shift towards digital solutions. This episode was filmed live at AutoTech 2025 in Novi, Michigan.

William Dalton, VP and Managing Director for North America and Europe from VicOne, the automotive cybersecurity subsidiary of Trend Micro, talks with host John Heinlein, Ph.D., Chief Marketing Officer of Sonatus about the state of automotive cybersecurity. He addresses the unique challenges and opportunities posed by software-defined vehicles (SDVs), how to enhance vehicle security with proactive security measures, and intrusion detection and prevention (IPDS) systems. He discusses their work to support their white-hat hacking challenge "Pwn2Own Automotive", which encourages ethical hackers to identify zero-day vulnerabilities in the automotive sector.

At the COVESA All-Member Meeting in Berlin, Maitê Bezerra, senior principal analyst for software-defined vehicles at Wards Intelligence (now Omdia), discussed the automotive industry's shift to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) with Sonatus CMO John Heinlein, Ph.D. The expanded SDV survey, covering seven countries, underscores AI's growing role in vehicles, key technology rollouts, open-source systems, vehicle data applications, updates, and regional differences.

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In a live recording from the COVESA meeting in Berlin, Steve Crumb, COVESA's executive director, discusses enhancing connected vehicle value through collaboration and innovation with John Heinlein, Ph.D, Sonatus' CMO. He emphasizes the Vehicle Signal Specification (VSS) for simplifying data communication among OEMs, benefiting data users. Despite challenges for OEMs transitioning from legacy systems, VSS is advantageous. Steve notes growing fleet interest in VSS, and COVESA's efforts to streamline app deployment across OEMs.