Sathyasheelan Santhanam is a Sensors Hardware Engineer specializing in the design, validation, and integration of LiDAR, camera, and IMU systems for autonomous vehicles. At Torc Robotics, he leads the end-to-end product Sathyasheelan Santhanam is a Sensors Hardware Engineer at Torc Robotics, specializing in LiDAR, camera, and IMU integration for autonomous vehicles. He leads end-to-end development from defining requirements to production validation ensuring sensor reliability for Level-4 autonomy. With an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University, he is passionate about advancing industry standards for sensor testing and system safety.
The pop in your Job:
I’m driven by the challenge of turning complex sensor data into precise, reliable perception systems that enable safe autonomous driving. My passion lies in bridging hardware, software, and systems engineering to push the limits of sensor performance and validation.
Case Study
Monday, December 08
09:25 am - 09:50 am
Live in Dearborn, Michigan
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LiDAR continues to play a pivotal role in enabling autonomous driving, but its implementation varies greatly across different vehicle platforms. This session explores the latest trends in LiDAR technology within the autonomous vehicle space and provides an overview of key LiDAR system architectures from mechanical spinning units to hybrid and solid-state designs highlighting the advantages and trade-offs of each approach. We will discuss how LiDAR sourcing and performance requirements differ between passenger AVs and autonomous trucks, where factors such as range, durability, field of view, and integration drive distinct design and supplier strategies. The session will also examine emerging in-cabin LiDAR use cases, comparing how sensing priorities vary between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles to support safety, awareness, and driver monitoring.
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3 | Sensor Design Café
Tuesday, December 09
11:00 am - 03:00 pm
Live in Dearborn, Michigan
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Tuesday, December 09
03:30 pm - 04:00 pm
Live in Dearborn, Michigan
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After the afternoon break and five interactive discussion rounds, the moderators will give a short summary of each world café in front of the audience to showcase all key takeaways.
All results, pictures, and key takeaways of the World Cafes will be photographed after the event and made available to our event app “hubs101”.