01DEC25 Ann Arbor Section Meeting, Talk by Kartik Rao Veldurthy, Enhancing Automotive Reliability through AI-Driven Knowledge-Based Engineering.
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Abstract:
In the pursuit of safer and more reliable automotive systems, Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a transformative approach to risk mitigation and design optimization. This paper explores how AI-powered KBE frameworks can enhance reliability by automating decision-making processes, reducing human error, and ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards.
By leveraging historical data, design heuristics, and predictive analytics, AI-driven KBE systems can proactively identify potential failure points, optimize component design, and streamline verification procedures. Case studies will illustrate how AI algorithms, when integrated with engineering expertise, enable real-time risk assessment and adaptive learning to improve system robustness.
The discussion will highlight applications in vehicle safety validation, structural integrity assessments, and predictive maintenance, demonstrating tangible benefits such as reduced development time, enhanced accuracy, and improved regulatory compliance. The paper will also address challenges in AI adoption, including data reliability and system validation, offering insights into best practices for successful implementation.
By bridging engineering intelligence with AI capabilities, this approach not only enhances reliability but also fosters a proactive safety culture in automotive development, aligning with the industry’s mission of ‘Safety through Reliability.’
About our Speaker:
Kartik Rao works in Quality - Underbody at Ford Motor Company. Kartik is a Ford Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Certified Engineer.
Kartik is a Quality Engineering professional with 18 years of experience in the automotive and technology sectors, currently serving as a Warranty Commodity Engineer at Ford Motor Company. With a strong background in warranty analysis, failure trend identification, and supplier collaboration. Kartik has been instrumental in driving cost reductions and enhancing product reliability.
Kartik is a Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Certified Engineer and a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), leveraging data-driven methodologies to solve complex challenges and improve processes. Throughout his career, Kartik has worked with industry leaders such as Infosys Technologies Ltd and Magna Seating of America, gaining expertise in quality engineering and operational excellence. As a seven-time recipient of the Ford Excellence Award in the last four years, Kartik has delivered high-impact solutions that have been recognized at the highest levels, driving initiatives that have resulted in over $30 million in cost savings.