How AI will Change Driving Forever • Michael Roberts - Qualcomm | MotoManTV Podcast #002

Qualcomm, once solely focused on the device industry, has been making inroads into the Future of Cars for over a decade now. Starting with basic Car Technology then moving into Autonomous Vehicle Safety and Vehicle to Everything Communication, V2X, Qualcomm, through their Snapdragon Digital Chassis technology is attempting to redefine AI Automotive Technology. Their VP & Head of Global Product, Michael Roberts, sits down with MotoMan to paint a picture of an AI Driving Future.00:00 – Introduction to Mike Roberts & Qualcomm: The Powerhouse of Automotive AI Chips00:16 – AI’s Role in the Future of Cars & Driver Assistance Systems00:28 – Understanding ADAS Safety and Human Error Reduction00:41 – The “Plumbing of AI”: Qualcomm’s Role in Data Processing01:17 – Misconceptions: AI vs. Autonomous Driving01:40 – How Generative AI Will Transform the Car Cockpit02:32 – Real-Life Use Cases: AI Agents Helping Drivers03:20 – Qualcomm’s Evolution: From Mobile Chips to Automotive AI04:52 – Early Qualcomm Automotive Partnerships & OnStar Systems06:00 – Mobile Innovations Carried Over to Automotive07:00 – Lessons Learned from Early In-Car Infotainment Systems08:00 – Building Automotive-Grade Chips & Safety Compliance09:14 – Customizing Chipsets for Different Automakers10:01 – Competing in the AI & Automotive Market vs. NVIDIA10:46 – EVs, Centralized Computing & the Software-Defined Vehicle11:23 – Why ADAS Will Surpass Human Driving Safety12:03 – Who Owns the Data? OEMs, Consumers & Qualcomm’s Role13:06 – Car-to-Cloud Services & Personalized AI Experiences14:07 – Snapdragon Flex: Combining Cockpit & ADAS on One Chip15:00 – Expanding Functionality in Lower-Priced Cars15:55 – Automakers Controlling In-Car Operating Systems16:21 – Lessons from China: OEM-Owned User Experiences17:45 – Qualcomm as Trusted Advisor to Global Automakers18:41 – MotoMan Show Growth & How to Support the Podcast19:23 – The Future of Cars: AI, Cockpits & Next-Gen Experiences20:05 – Beyond Robotaxis: Near-Term AI Benefits for Drivers21:02 – Smarter Cars, Safer Driving & Personalized Entertainment22:26 – Reducing Driver Distraction with Better AI Systems23:02 – Regulations, Level 3+ Autonomy & Building Consumer Trust24:04 – Partnerships with BMW & GM on Advanced Software Stacks25:27 – Acquiring Arriva & Expanding Qualcomm’s Automotive Software Role26:23 – Leveraging BMW Learnings Across Other Automakers27:03 – Audience Question: What Do You Want in Your Next Car?27:42 – Closing Thoughts: Qualcomm as the “Emperor of Car Chips”#Qualcomm #SnapDragon #AIFor driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsDownload the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOthttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcastConnect with us here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTVProudly shot on Sony’s Cinema line of Cameras