Podcast

The Rise of Autonomous Racing (w/ AIPEX's Ed Bernardon)

AIPEX Racing’s Ed Bernardin joins the podcast to unpack the technology, strategy, and spectacle behind autonomous racing—and why it might be the future of motorsport.

78
min

In this episode of the Ride AI podcast, we sit down with Ed Bernardon, Chief Racing Officer at AIPEX Racing, to explore the high-octane world of autonomous motorsport. From dispelling the myth that self-driving race cars are just glorified remote-control vehicles to unpacking the unique challenges of AI-driven competition, Ed offers an insider’s look into the future of racing. He breaks down the tech stack powering AIPEX's autonomous vehicles, discusses the parallels and divergences between human and AI drivers, and reveals why the drama behind the code might rival the thrill on the track. We also dive into why autonomous cars might someday outpace their human counterparts.