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The Road to AutonomyThe Growth of Autonomous Mining & ConstructionBibhrajit Halder, Founder & CEO, Safe AI joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the growth of autonomous mining and construction. The surging demand for autonomous equipment in mining and construction is being driven partly by severe labor shortages and potential productivity gains in the range of 20-25%.Episode Chapters0:00 Current State of Autonomous Construction and Mining Markets 5:04 Connectivity 8:40 End-to-end Models13:52 LiDAR Debate21:05 Retrofitting Trucks for Autonomy28:59 Redundancy30:20 Safe AI Use Cases 32:35 Electrification35...2024-11-1239 min
Drilling Deeper: A Pit & Quarry podcastEpisode 27: Autonomous hauling and aggregatesOn the latest episode of "Drilling Deeper," Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski are joined by Bibhrajit Halder and Christian Kurasek.Halder, with Safe AI, and Kurasek, with Pronto.ai, discuss what developments are happening in the world of autonomous hauling. You won't want to miss these interviews.Listen to the latest episode of Drilling Deeper now!Timestamps:Bibhrajit Halder: 4:36 – 15:54Christian Kurasek: 17:00 – 37:24-----Do you have anything you want to hear on a future episode of "Drilling Deeper?" Is there a question you've been dying to ask...2024-11-0547 min
Drilling Deeper: A Pit & Quarry podcastEpisode 25: What you missed at MINExpo 2024On the latest episode of "Drilling Deeper," Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski discuss what transpired at MINExpo International 2024 in Las Vegas. The two are joined on the show floor by several guests who discuss their show experience. Hear from Christian Kurasek (Pronto.ai), Bibhrajit Halder (SafeAI), Jim Chamberlain (Philippi-Hagenbuch), Garry Baldwin (Regal Rexnord), Kirby Cline (Masaba), Karen Thompson (Haver & Boecker Niagara) and Stephane Giroudon (Montabert). Guests this episode share their MINExpo experience and what stood out on the trade show floor.Timestamps:Christian Kurasek: 2:56 – 5:13Bibhrajit Halder: 5:13 – 6:32Jim Chamberlain: 6:32 – 8:35Garry Bal...2024-10-0825 min
Tinsley Park TalksBibhrajit Halder: The Man Behind Self Driving MachinesMeet, Bibhrajit Halder, CEO of SafeAi, one of the hottest startups in the Heavy Industry category, that raised almost $70MM from prominent institutional investors, since it's inception in 2017.
I hit the road to meet him at the heart of Silicon Valley and interview him at one their construction sites in Cupertino, where these giant mining trucks are getting converted to self driving machines.
We discussed Bibhrajit's entrepreneurial journey, the growing pains and triumphs in growing his business, and the vision for SafeAi at the dawn of the AI and Electrification revolution.
Let's meet the man behind the "self driving...2024-08-1435 min
AVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastTransforming Heavy Industry with Autonomous Technology w/ Bibhrajit HalderJoin us on the Reimagined Mobility podcast as we dive into the world of autonomous heavy machinery with Bibhrajit Halder from SafeAI. Discover how autonomy is revolutionizing mining and construction, leading to increased safety, productivity, and significant cost savings. Bibhrajit shares his extensive experience in the field, including early projects with Caterpillar and the future of AI and sensor technology in heavy industries. Don't miss this insightful conversation about the advancements and future prospects of autonomous heavy equipment. Bibhrajit Halder is the Founder & CEO of SafeAI, a global autonomous solutions provider for heavy equipment leaders f...2024-08-0828 min
In The DirtAutonomy, AI, & Heavy Equipment. The Jobsite of the Future w/ Bibhrajit HalderAutonomous equipment operation has been widely used in Mining since the 2000's, whether on haul trucks or dozers, its become a popular business practice to help miners be better miners. Lately, autonomous technology has been deployed in the construction industry to help contractors/companies be safer, more efficient, and more productive in certain applications. Mack sits down with Bibhrajit Halder, founder & CEO of SafeAI, a company that developed an autonomous technology retrofittable to equipment both large and small. They talk all about how the autonomous technology works, how AI is integrated, how it is retrofitted to the m...2024-04-3042 min
Lexicon by Interesting EngineeringRetrofit AI and automation: the future of construction and miningOur guest in this episode is Bibhrajit Halder, the founder and CEO of SafeAI, a world leader in heavy equipment automation.In this episode, we’ll explore Bibhrajit’s journey from childhood to founding one of the most exciting tech AI and automation companies in the world. SafeAI retrofits heavy vehicles with autonomous technology to make sites safer, more productive, and more cost-effective. The retrofit approach enables companies to upgrade their existing vehicles, lowering the barrier to entry for autonomous deployments. The company is currently focused on the mining and construction industries but has the poten...2023-12-2927 min
AI in Automotive PodcastAI in Automotive - #304 - Bibhrajit Halder - Founder & CEO, SafeAIHave you ever thought about how autonomy came to be? What were the origins of the idea of autonomous vehicles? Have you ever wondered what is next for autonomy, and how will this space evolve in the future?Well, wonder no more. On this episode of the AI in Automotive Podcast, I am delighted to host an OG member of the autonomy gang, whose connection with autonomous driving goes way back to the heady days of the DARPA Grand challenge almost two decades ago. Bibhrajit Halder, Founder & CEO of SafeAI2023-06-1549 min
DealMakers: Entrepreneur | Startups | Venture CapitalBibhrajit Halder On Raising $68 Million To Accelerate Autonomous Mining And ConstructionBibhrajit Halder has been a big part of the autonomous wave taking over the world. He’s already raised nearly $70M for his own AI software company that is helping to build the future. The startup has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Brick & Mortar Ventures, Newlab, Autotech Ventures, and Vimson Group.
2023-03-2330 min
The Tesoro AI PodcastTransitioning to Autonomous Mining with The Help of AI | Bibhrajit Halder, Safe AIIn this episode we sit with Bibhrajit Halder, Founder and CEO of SafeAI. SafeAI is leveraging artificial intelligence to enable the transition to autonomous mining in construction. They're retrofitting heavy vehicles in site operations with autonomous technology to enable a safer and more productive worksite. Bibhrajit is a seasoned operator and technologist in the AI space. He has led and supported AI initiatives at some of the world's largest companies, including Apple, Ford, and Caterpillar with a focus on autonomous solutions. He shares with us his deep understanding of AI technology, team building, and fundraising....2022-12-2246 min
SAE Tomorrow Today139. Autonomous Mining Critical to Global Demand for MineralsWith the exponential rise in EV adoption comes a surge in global demand for minerals like graphite, lithium, nickel and cobalt. To keep pace, more mines around the world are needed to get up and running quickly..Enter SafeAI, a company accelerating the world’s transition to autonomous mining and construction. By retrofitting heavy duty vehicles and site operations with autonomous technology, SafeAI enables safer, more productive, and more cost-efficient worksites..In terms of supporting the EV supply chain, SafeAI’s autonomously operating assets can significantly expedite the development of a mine...2022-12-0839 min
Building Better with Brandon Bartneck#127 – Bibhrajit Halder | SafeAI – Autonomous Heavy Equipment for Mining and Construction ApplicationsBibhrajit Halder is the Founder & CEO of SafeAI, a leader in autonomous heavy equipment.
Key topics in this conversation include:
- Bibhrajit’s background in automated driving, starting with the DARPA Grand Challenge
- Why heavy equipment presents a compelling application for automation
- The best initial use cases for automation at mining and construction sites
- How automating mining equipment is similar to on-road automated driving, and how it is different
- The importance of optimizing machine operation at a site-level
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The Road to AutonomyAutonomous Mining and Construction OperationsBibhrajit Halder, Founder & CEO, SafeAI joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss autonomous mining and construction operations. The conversation begins with Bibhrajit discussing why in 2017 when the market was full of hype and investment dollars for passenger autonomous vehicles, that he bucked the trend and made the strategic decision to focus on the heavy equipment industry. Bibhrajit’s strategic decision is paying dividends today as the global mining industry is a $2 trillion dollar market with accelerating growth thanks in part to the growth of the electric vehicle market. The heavy equipment industry is...2022-08-0939 min
Autonocast#256: Bibhrajit Halder of SafeAIBibhrajit Halder has been a part of the autonomous driving technology space since the days of the DARPA Challenges, working on Caterpillar's early automated mining trucks before working at Ford, Apple and elsewhere. Now the founder and CEO of SafeAI, Halder is back in the mining and heavy construction space and he joins the show to share his perspective on the state of autonomous heavy equipment and its similarities and differences with the more widely-followed robotaxi space.2022-07-1250 min
The Alldus Podcast - AI in ActionE342 Bibhrajit Halder, Founder and CEO at SafeAIToday's guest is Bibhrajit Halder, Founder and CEO at SafeAI in Santa Clara, CA. Founded in 2017, SafeAI are accelerating the World's Transition to Autonomous Mining and Construction. Safe AI's open and interoperable solution is giving off-highway equipment owners access to vehicle-agnostic autonomy that previously didn't exist. The significant value of this is demonstrated through gains in increased worksite productivity, safety and cost savings.
Enabled by autonomy, each vehicle can add approximately 1,000 additional hours of productivity per year. It’s the difference between capital projects being completed in four years instead of five, and significantly under or over bud...2022-05-1614 min
The Future of DevelopmentCan Autonomous Vehicles Make My Job Safer? | Bibhrajit Halder | Founder & CEO SafeAI | Fully Autonomous Construction & Mining VehiclesWill fully autonomous vehicles make my job safer or will they replace me? This is a question that many people are asking of their employers. In some cases this may be true, but in other cases other opportunities become available. The main advantage of a fully autonomous vehicle is to remove people from dangerous jobs or working conditions.
Bibhrajit Halder is the Founder & CEO of SafeAI, a leader in autonomous heavy equipment. He got his start in autonomy during the early aughts at the DARPA Grand Challenge, and went on to autonomous projects at Caterpillar, Ford, Faraday Future and Apple...2022-04-1543 min
PAVEcast: A conversation about autonomous vehiclesSafeAI's CEO Bibhrajit Halder sits down with PAVE!PAVE member, SafeAI, is bringing driving automation to some of the hardest-working vehicles on earth. We sat down with founder Bibhrajit Halder to learn more about his background in the DARPA Challenge, his early work for Caterpillar developing autonomous mining trucks, his work in on-road autonomy and his return to off-road mining and construction vehicle automation with SafeAI. As we explore Halder's diverse background, we learn about the differences between different use cases for driving automation, what makes them more and less viable, and where the technology is headed.GuestBibhrajit Halder - CEO and Found...2022-01-1121 min
GroundBreakers - ForConstructionProsHow Autonomous Technology Can Save Substantial Construction Project Time and CostsBibhrajit Halder, founder and CEO of SafeAI, discusses his company’s autonomous technology solution for heavy equipment and how such technology can save significant project time and costs as well as enhance safety on construction jobsites.2021-06-2317 min
CurryUp Leadership PodcastAI startup revolutionizing the construction and mining industry : SafeAI CEO Bibhrajit Halder | CUSP 782021-01-1400 min
Civil Engineering VibesImproving Artificial Intelligence in Construction With Dr. Bibhrajit Halder, Founder & CEO of SafeAIIn this Episode, we Spoke with Engineer Dr Bibhrajit Halder, Founder & CEO of SafeAI. He Graduated in bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from India. Then, he moved to the United States to carry out two masters in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics from Ohio University and Finally got his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. He worked in several fields in different companies in Software, Engineering and autonomous and Robotics. In 2017, he Founded SafeAI which leads in retrofits heavy equipment for autonomous applications in the mining and construction industries. which equipment owners to transform existing machines into...2020-12-3133 min
造就Talk不要只把AI看作是一项技术，AI能改变人性Bibhrajit Halder，SAFE AI 创始人兼CEO，范德堡大学机械工程系顾问。设想一下，在AI进一步发展的将来，我们如今所做之事，十之八九将会由AI代替。人类不再需要智能工程师、软件工程师、医生、律师，因为AI可以做得更好。如果是这样，人类还能做什么呢？2018-10-1218 min