The Auto Industry's Wake-Up Call | Sam Abuelsamid

What can developers build with QNX Everywhere, and how is QNX helping shape the next generation of embedded software engineers? In this episode of Code the Future, Andy Gryc and John Hanam discuss the growth of QNX Everywhere, the innovative projects emerging from universities and developer communities, and the launch of the QNX Global Hackathon, featuring $50,000 in total prizes. From planetary rovers and robotics to AI-powered development, discover how QNX Everywhere is giving students, educators, and developers access to professional embedded software tools, training, and opportunities to bring their ideas to life. The conversation explores how AI coding tools are changing software development, what participants can expect from the six-week virtual hackathon, and what's next for the growing QNX Everywhere community. Whether you're a student, an experienced embedded developer, or an educator, learn how QNX Everywhere is helping turn ideas into real-world engineering projects. Explore QNX: https://www.qnx.com/ Access free QNX training: https://learning.qnx.com/ #QNX #QNXEverywhere #EmbeddedSystems

Why are software-defined vehicles (SDVs) so difficult to develop, and what's holding automakers back? QNX's 2026 Under the Hood SDV Developer Report reveals that automotive software developers spend 35% of their time on foundational software integration instead of building differentiated features. In this episode of Code the Future, Maitê Bezerra, Senior Principal Analyst at Omdia, joins QNX to explore findings from a survey of 1,100 developers across eight countries. The conversation examines the biggest challenges facing SDV development, including developer productivity, China's accelerating development cycles, cybersecurity, functional safety and the need for greater software reuse. Discover what needs to change for automakers to develop software-defined vehicles more efficiently and deliver lasting value to customers. Learn more about QNX: https://www.qnx.com #SoftwareDefinedVehicles #AutomotiveSoftware #QNX

What does it take to turn a bold robotics idea into a breakthrough that can scale? In this episode of Code the Future, host Matt Chandler sits down with Joyce Sidopoulos, Co-Founder and Chief of Operations at MassRobotics, to go inside the high-stakes journey from prototype to real-world deployment. Discover why some robotics startups surge ahead while others stall, the biggest barriers standing between invention and commercialization, and how MassRobotics is helping founders build, test and launch the next generation of intelligent machines.

How do robots see, understand their surroundings, and act in the real world? In this episode of Code the Future, Chris Matthieu, VP of Developer Ecosystem at RealSense, explores how 3D perception is helping enable the next generation of physical AI and autonomous robots. Learn how RealSense depth cameras give robots spatial understanding of their environment to support navigation, obstacle avoidance, and more responsive decision-making. Chris also discusses the RealSense D555 (running QNX), NVIDIA Holoscan, visual SLAM (VSLAM), and the challenges of perception for humanoid and legged robots. The conversation also looks ahead to robot safety, AI-powered perception, and how advances in vision and spatial intelligence are shaping the future of physical AI. #PhysicalAI #Robotics #RobotVision

Industry veteran Sam Abuelsamid explores how software, electrification, public policy, and global competition are changing the rules of the automotive industry. We discuss the realities behind the headlines and what they mean for the future of mobility.

Why do so many warehouse robots fail to make it beyond pilot projects? Ariana Eisenstein, Founder & CTO of Pickle Robot, joins Code the Future to discuss the challenges of building robots people trust, the realities of human-robot collaboration, and what it takes to deploy automation at scale.

SDVs are forcing the auto industry to rethink everything. Ian Riches, VP of Global Automotive Practices at TechInsights, breaks down what's really changing beneath the surface. From next-gen architectures to the organizational overhaul behind them, the conversation explores why automakers and robotics manufacturers are facing similar challenges while also taking a hard look at the regulatory pressures, talent gaps, and decisions that will shape the industry's next five years.

What happens when robots leave their cages and enter the real world? In this episode, Omdia's Lian Jye Su breaks down insights from QNX's Inside the Robot report, which surveys 1,000 robotics developers from around the globe on their top challenges, system limitations, and future outlook. Together, we explore how physical AI is reshaping the robotics landscape, the key barriers holding the industry back, and what it will take to dramatically scale human-robot collaboration in everyday life.

Asad Lesani, VP of Smart Infrastructure at Ouster, breaks down how lidar enhances existing smart city systems with real-time spatial perception, turning data into actionable insights and enabling safer, more intelligent urban infrastructure.

Bose's Aaron Jefferson shares how software is reshaping the way we experience sound in the vehicle. Learn how software-defined audio is unlocking richer sound, personalization, and premium experiences long after the car leaves the lot.