#68 – Tarik Bolat | GPR - Ground Positioning Radar as the Missing Piece for ADAS/AD

Tarik is co-founder and CEO of GPR. Key topics in this conversation include: The current state of assisted and automated driving Why these technologies likely can’t excel using only the dataset that’s available to humans GPR’s roots in military applications How ground penetrating radar provides an additional, reliable dataset for accurate positioning of the vehicle The importance of working towards a clear vision when tackling long-term, complex challenges Links Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/tarikbolat Tarik’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarikbolat/ GPR website: www.GPR.com Tarik’s Bio: Tarik has a passion for building high-performing startups rooted in powerful scientific discovery. Most recently he was the Executive Vice President at Renewable Energy Trust where he helped build one of the leading independent solar and wind power producers in North America. He's also spent time as a venture investor and management consultant. Tarik holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Columbia University. About GPR: GPR, formerly known as WaveSense, is pioneering the safest and highest performing assisted driving and autonomous capabilities through its Ground Positioning Radar™. As the world's most precise and reliable vehicle positioning system, GPR allows vehicles to determine their precise location with centimeter-level accuracy, no matter how challenging road conditions become. Whether it’s on-road in challenging conditions like unmarked roads, poor weather, or urban canyons, off-road, or even underground, vehicles that incorporate Ground Positioning Radar™ are able to deliver a more robust, higher quality assisted and autonomous driving experience that other sensors can’t. GPR is working closely with OEMs and Tier 1 partners to help vehicles safely navigate where current ADAS sensors, including lidar and camera-based systems, fall short. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, and equitable mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Music credit: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License