The event will centre on foundation models (advanced AI systems trained on vast datasets) which are driving today’s technological revolution. The talk will delve into their applications in autonomous vehicle design, with a focus on end-to-end simulations, the handling of rare events and enhancing safety by integrating AI into decision-making processes.
Entitled “Ensuring Physical AI Safety in AI-enabled Autonomous Systems”, the seminar will take place in English at the OGR Tech venue in Turin and will also be available for streaming.
The event will feature Marco Pavone, Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University and Senior Director, Autonomous Vehicle Research at NVIDIA and Riccardo Mariani, Vice President, Safety at NVIDIA.
These two internationally recognised experts will address the key challenges of ensuring physical safety in AI-driven autonomous systems.
The seminar represents a significant milestone for the CSP-IAS, established in January 2025 thanks to a strategic agreement between AI4I – the Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, as part of the “Enhancing Research” mission of the Planet Goal.
The centre was established to foster excellence in research, attract international talent and strengthen the connection between cutting-edge research and industry.
CSP-IAS structures its activities around strategic priorities that bring together theoretical innovation and practical industrial applications. It supports interdisciplinary research through an advanced training programme for students and researchers, featuring specialised seminars and workshops.
The centre also works to build a vibrant international scientific community by encouraging strong partnerships with universities, research centres and industry players. Rounding out the picture is a continuous effort to enhance the industrial ecosystem through shared technological solutions and open dialogue between public and private stakeholders.
CSP-IAS focuses its efforts on key areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, aerospace, adopting an integrated approach to research grounded in scientific rigour, practical applications and technological sustainability.
The institute operates through a shared governance model, supported by a Strategic Committee and an International Advisory Committee.
For more information about the seminar “Ensuring Physical AI Safety in AI-Enabled Autonomous Systems” and to access the live stream of the event on 30 June at 10:30, via ZOOM, please visit the website and register at https://ai4i.it/csp-ias/.