Philip Koopman

Faculty Emeritus Carnegie Mellon University

Prof. Philip Koopman is an internationally recognized expert on Autonomous Vehicle (AV) safety whose work in that area spans almost 30 years. He has also worked extensively in more general embedded system design, software quality, and safety across numerous transportation, industrial, and defense application domains including conventional automotive software and hardware systems. He originated the UL 4600 autonomous vehicle safety standard, and received the Industry Legend award at the 2024 the Self-Driving Industry Awards. He is faculty emeritus at Carnegie Mellon University.

Autonomous Vehicles Online 2026 Agenda

2:45 PM Panel Discussion: Overcoming Skepticism: How to Build Public Trust in Robotaxis

For the successful adoption of robotaxis, public trust and acceptance are essential. Trust is earned through transparent communication, clear demonstrations of vehicle capabilities, and a strong, consistent safety record. Join this session to discover how to build and maintain consumer confidence while addressing common misconceptions.

This panel will cover:

How to clearly communicate the benefits and value of robotaxis to consumers
Overcoming anxiety around system failures, unexpected situations, and uncertainty
Data security and privacy: explaining transparently how user data is collected and used
Establishing strong, visible safety standards to reinforce long-term trust

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