Volkswagen is expanding its team of AI experts at its Munich research centre, and has hired Technische Universität München’s Associate Professor, Professor Patrick van der Smagt, to lead the operation. The Data Lab examines AI, automotive data science and machine learning, and forms the largest team of AI experts in the automotive industry. “Volkswagen’s new approach for developing autonomous driving technology will be a key part of our future strategy as we continue to develop innovative solutions that are not only safe but also environmentally friendly,” said The lab was established in 2014 through the Volkswagen Innovation Fund.
Volkswagen is expanding its team of AI experts at its Munich research centre, and has hired Technische Universität München’s Associate Professor, Professor Patrick van der Smagt, to lead the operation. The Data Lab examines AI, automotive data science and machine learning, and forms the largest team of AI experts in the automotive industry. Professor van der Smagt will focus on “robotic enterprise” or the use of auto-adaptive algorithms in functions and processes. The lab was established in 2014 through the Volkswagen Innovation Fund.