A Google self-driving car drives past a double-deck commuter bus at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, CA, USA. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Michael Shick)
The following experts from the University of Waterloo are available to discuss the future of autonomous vehicles and implications of this ever-changing technology. All are affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research (WatCAR) at the University.
Professor Steven Waslander, 519-888-4567, ext. 32205
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Areas of expertise include:
- Self-driving car technology
- Autonomous Driving Algorithms and Software Design
- Autonomous Perception and Navigation in Unknown Environments
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, particularly multirotor
- Director of WAVE Lab
Professor Sebastian Fischmeister, 519-888-4567, ext. 33694
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Areas of expertise include:
- Software system technology for safety-critical systems
- Safety assessment and runtime monitoring of automotive systems
- Reverse engineering, prognosis and diagnosis for automotive software components
Ross McKenzie, 519-888-4032
Managing director, WatCAR
Areas of expertise include:
- Industry trends in automated and autonomous driving
- Product development activities among assemblers, parts manufacturers and materials suppliers across North America
