Stanford Seminar - From Open-Source to Safety-Certified Robotic Software

Explore the evolution of robotic software from open-source to safety-certified solutions in this Stanford seminar. Delve into the history of automotive and robotics software development, examining how ROS (Robot Operating System) revolutionized rapid prototyping and software reuse since its 2010 launch. Learn about the improvements brought by ROS 2 in 2018, enhancing architecture and efficiency for development platforms. Discover the challenges of implementing ROS-based software in safety-critical products due to real-time performance and certification issues. Gain insights from Jan Becker, President and CEO of Apex.AI, as he discusses the current state of robotics and automotive software, and explains the process of transforming open-source projects into safety-certified robotic and automotive software development kits. Benefit from Becker's extensive experience in autonomous driving, robotics, and his work with leading companies in the field.