When AI Teaches Cars to Feel the Road

Can a car feel the road beneath its wheels—and should it?

In this episode of AI Experience, we explore how artificial intelligence is enabling vehicles to sense their environment in an entirely new way. Boaz Mizrachi, co-founder and CTO of Tactile Mobility, explains how AI-powered virtual sensors can estimate grip, friction, and road conditions—without adding any new hardware. Drawing on 30+ years of experience in signal processing and system design, Boaz reveals how this technology mimics the instincts of a professional driver and why visual data alone isn’t enough for autonomous vehicles.

We also discuss the limits of generative AI in edge computing, how tactile sensing can close the final 1% gap in safety, and what it takes to train AI models on real-world driving data collected across all conditions—from icy Canadian roads to dusty summer highways.
If you’re curious about the next frontier of mobility and the role AI will play in making it safer, smarter, and more responsive, this episode is a must-listen.

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