Rick Ruth: the evolution and future of EDRs, the industry’s global shift, and the Wild West of ADAS.

Update: 2023-07-27

Description

Lou sits down with Rick Ruth of Ruth Consulting to discuss the evolution and future of EDRs, the industry’s global shift, and the Wild West of ADAS.

The podcast is available to watch with video here.

A rough transcript of the podcast can be found here.

Timeline of Topics00:01:55 Rick’s background and the early adoption of EDRs

00:06:52 What does today’s reconstructionist need to know about EDRs?

00:12:48 The evolution of EDRs

00:19:32 Bosch updates and troubleshooting

00:26:06 Secondary systems you need access to

00:29:28 Proposed changes to government requirements for EDRs

00:36:48 A huge evolution in EDRs and ADAS performance data

00:46:36 Forward-facing cameras

00:59:27 Hacked autonomous vehicles, safety guards, and the EDR report

01:05:11 Global changes to EDR requirements

01:18:57 Predictions for the future

01:25:53 Will the reconstructionist be replaced?

01:33:11 Will EDRs ever become standardized?

01:21:23 How do we stay educated, keep our finger on the pulse, and adapt?

Equipment / Tools Discussed

Bosch CDR Kits

Crash Investigation Sampling System

GIT Hyundai Kia Download Kit

Part 563

Subaru EyeSight System

Toyota Techstream

Comments

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Rick Ruth: the evolution and future of EDRs, the industry’s global shift, and the Wild West of ADAS.

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Rick Ruth: the evolution and future of EDRs, the industry’s global shift, and the Wild West of ADAS.

Rick Ruth: the evolution and future of EDRs, the industry’s global shift, and the Wild West of ADAS.