With software, AI, and real-time perception converging at scale, vehicles are evolving into intelligent platforms that continuously learn and adapt. At AutoSens USA 2025, Aptiv’s Javed Khan will explore how this shift is redefining safety, sensing, and user experience—and why a holistic, edge-driven approach is key to scaling next-gen mobility.
Wednesday 11th June | 09:00am EDT | Room 142A-C
Ahead of this, be sure to check out our exclusive interview with Javed below…
1) As President of Software and Advanced Safety and User Experience at Aptiv, you're leading efforts across some of the most transformative areas in the automotive industry. Can you share a preview of what you’ll be discussing in your keynote at AutoSens and InCabin USA 2025, and why it’s such a timely topic?
I’m looking forward to this conversation because we are a pivotal moment , not just in automotive, but across industries. Software, AI, and connectivity are converging to unlock entirely new possibilities. It is reshaping how we think about mobility, how intelligent systems interact, and how technology scales in the real world.
But with that opportunity comes complexity. Customers are navigating massive shifts toward software-defined fleets, continuous innovation, and always-on safety and intelligence. At Aptiv and Wind River, we are helping them harness the power of intelligence at the edge to manage that complexity with confidence.
This isn’t just about smarter vehicles. It is about building platforms that can learn, adapt, and scale across fleets, across use cases, and across industries. That is the transformation I will be talking about, and why it is going to define the next era of mobility and automation.
2) With software increasingly becoming the backbone of modern vehicles, how is Aptiv rethinking safety architectures and user experience in the context of the software-defined vehicle?
The way we design vehicles is changing rapidly. When software becomes the foundation, it gives you the flexibility to think bigger, creating systems that evolve – with over the air updates – get smarter over time, and offer a better experience every day.
For user experience, it means personalization, smarter interactions, and a more connected, intuitive drive. We are building platforms that think holistically—what the car sees, what the driver feels, and how everything works together in real-time.
3) You're overseeing both advanced safety and user experience—two areas that are often addressed in silos. How important is it to take a holistic approach to perception, prediction, and in-cabin interaction?
It is absolutely essential. Safety and user experience are not separate, they are part of the same system. What the vehicle perceives outside directly affects what the driver sees or hears inside. And how the driver reacts, or whether they are paying attention, changes how the systems should respond.
When you design from a holistic point of view, everything starts to work together, from sensing and prediction, to alerts and controls. It feels more natural, more human. And that is what really move the needle when it comes to building trust in these systems.
4) How is Aptiv leveraging AI and machine learning across both external and in-cabin sensing systems to improve not only safety outcomes but also driver comfort and engagement?
Ai and machine learning are helping us bring a whole new level of intelligence to the vehicle, both inside and out. Outside, we are using edge AI to make sense of complex environments like cars, pedestrians, road signs, and weather, and respond in real-time with greater precision. That is what makes advanced safety features more reliable and more effective.
Inside the cabin, AI helps us understand the driver’s state, whether they are alert, distracted, or tired, and adapt accordingly. It also powers personalization, so the car knows your preferences, adjusts your settings, and gives you a smoother, more comfortable experience. Ultimately, it is about making the car feel more like it is working with you, not just for you.
5) Sensor fusion and real-time perception are key to advanced safety systems. From your perspective, what innovations are most critical right now in enabling robust and scalable solutions?
To scale advanced safety, we need innovation on multiple fronts, including smarter sensors, faster compute, and better software.
Our Ice Cube Sensor is a great example, because it combines radar and camera into one compact, high-performance unit that can provide robust perception—even in tough conditions—and be deployed across a wide range of vehicles. That’s a big step toward making these systems more accessible.
But sensing is just one part. We also need powerful compute platforms that can handle real-time processing and AI algorithms that make sense of messy, unpredictable data. And just as importantly, we need a digital infrastructure that helps OEMs integrate and scale these solutions quickly. That’s where our partnership with ServiceNow comes in, because it will help us bring intelligent automation to how we develop, deliver, and support these systems across industries.
6) Finally, what are you most looking forward to at AutoSens and InCabin USA this year? Are there specific technologies, trends, or conversations you’re keen to be part of with the global perception community?
What I appreciate about AutoSens is how it brings together both the deep technical discussions and the broader industry perspective. I’m particularly interested in diving into how AI at the edge is changing what’s possible in real-time perception. That is a space where we are seeing a lot of momentum.
Beyond that, I am looking forward to the cross-industry conversations. Whether it is automotive, aerospace, or industrial systems, we are all facing similar challenges around intelligence, latency, and scalability. The more we share knowledge and align on common frameworks, the faster we can move. That kind of collaboration is what clears the path for the next wave of innovation.
As vehicles become software-defined and AI-enabled, the line between perception and experience is vanishing. At AutoSens USA, Javed will show how Aptiv is building systems that fuse safety and comfort—outside and in—paving the way for scalable, human-centric automation.
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