Data Driven with Lou Peck

Lou sits down with Anthony Cornetto to discuss the state of computer simulation, acquiring HVE, building a Blender-based super tool, and the integration of AI.

The podcast is available to watch with video here.

A rough transcript of the podcast can be found here.

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Connect with Tony

Momenta

HVE

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Timeline of Topics

00:01:23 Tony’s background

00:09:14 The purchase and expansion of HVE

00:34:48 Blender and its application in collision reconstruction

00:54:01 Creating 3D models

00:58:41 The future of Blender and HVE - from simulation to beautiful visualization

01:04:21 What’s in Tony’s current toolkit?

01:13:15 Best tool under $5,000

01:17:02 360 cameras

01:23:24 Resources for continued education

01:27:23 What does the future of HVE look like?

01:37:229 Low-Poly modeling

01:43:04 All-in-one super tool?

01:55:57 How will AI integrate into recon?

02:09:19 Most used tool in Tony’s current arsenal

02:10:58 What’s inside the future toolkit of a reconstructionist, and what isn’t?

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Software / Tools Discussed

3DF Zephyr

3ds Max

Blender

CarSim

CloudCompare

Cycles Render

DyMESH

EDCRASH

EDSMAC4

Garmin VIRB Ultra 360

Leica BLK360

Lightpoint Low-Poly Meshes

OpenDroneMap

SIMON

Unreal Engine

A full list can be found here.

Lou sits down with Alan Moore to discuss autonomous vehicles, ADAS, the battle between safety and distraction, getting to level 4, and advice on learning.

The podcast is available to watch with video here.

A rough transcript of the podcast can be found here.

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AB Moore Consulting

Alan’s SAE Course

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Timeline of Topics

00:01:23 Alan’s background

00:03:26 What is ADAS and how much should reconstructionists know about it right now?

00:12:25 The omnipresence of electronic data00:12:26 Levels of autonomy

00:18:06 Do we need LiDAR for Level 3?00:28:29 Facilitating autonomous driving with V2X communication

00:38:00 Fleet corroboration

00:41:14 Autonomous systems and distracted humans

00:50:06 Diving down the “ADAS knowledge” rabbit hole

00:55:32 ADAS intervention and the event data recorder

01:02:19 Testing ADAS for research, classes, and cases

01:21:07 Will autonomous vehicles kill recon?

01:29:32 How to keep up with changes and developments in our field

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Systems / Companies Discussed

Axon

Bendix

Bosch CDR

Comma.ai

Detroit Assurance

DRSC

GM Super Cruise

Mercedes Drive Pilot

Part 563

Tesla Autopilot

WABCO

Waymo

Lou sits down with Rick Ruth of Ruth Consulting to discuss the evolution and future of EDRs, the industry’s global shift, and the Wild West of ADAS.

The podcast is available to watch with video here.

A rough transcript of the podcast can be found here.

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Connect with Rick

Ruth Consulting

Rick's SAE Course

IPTM Level 1 Course

IPTM Level 2 Course

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Timeline of Topics00:01:55 Rick’s background and the early adoption of EDRs

00:06:52 What does today’s reconstructionist need to know about EDRs?

00:12:48 The evolution of EDRs

00:19:32 Bosch updates and troubleshooting

00:26:06 Secondary systems you need access to

00:29:28 Proposed changes to government requirements for EDRs

00:36:48 A huge evolution in EDRs and ADAS performance data

00:46:36 Forward-facing cameras

00:59:27 Hacked autonomous vehicles, safety guards, and the EDR report

01:05:11 Global changes to EDR requirements

01:18:57 Predictions for the future

01:25:53 Will the reconstructionist be replaced?

01:33:11 Will EDRs ever become standardized?

01:21:23 How do we stay educated, keep our finger on the pulse, and adapt?

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Equipment / Tools Discussed

Bosch CDR Kits

Crash Investigation Sampling System

GIT Hyundai Kia Download Kit

Part 563

Subaru EyeSight System

Toyota Techstream

Lou sits down with Eugene Liscio of ai2-3D to discuss the current state and future of 3D scanning and photogrammetry in the field of collision investigation.

A rough transcript of the podcast can be found here.

You can find the audio only version of this podcast on your favorite platform.

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Connect with Eugene

ai2-3D

Recon-3D

Eugene's Youtube Channel

Zero to Hero Course

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Timeline of Topics

00:18:34 - Eugene's current tool kit

00:25:15 - DSLR vs. mirrorless cameras

00:30:58 - Laser scanners - past and future

00:49:23 - Recon-3D

01:07:27 - The future of photogrammetry

01:19:17 - Best investment under $5,000

01:21:11 - Predictions for the future

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Software / Products Discussed

3D Whale Scanner

3DF Zephyr

Artec Leo

CamRanger 2

CloudCompare

COLMAP

DotProduct

Everypoint

Leica BLK3D

Meshroom

Metashape

Nikon Z9

Olympus T6

PhotoModelerPremium

Pix4D

RealityCapture

Space Spider

VeOptics Structured Light Scanner

Lou sits down with Mark Crouch, Head of Collision Investigations at FCIR, to discuss his background, differences in the field of collision reconstruction between the US and the UK, and primarily the current state and future of video analysis.

Prefer to watch the filmed interview? It can be found on Youtube.

Links from the show:

• Connect with Mark
• Be notified about Mark’s Video Analysis course
• Purchase Video Analysis in Collision Reconstruction
• Join the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators (ITAI)
• Software / Tools Discussed
  • Amped FIVE
  • AnalyzerPro
  • Axon (iNPUT-ACE)
  • FFmpeg
  • PC-Crash
  • PhotoModeler Premium
  • Recon-3D
  • RIEGL
  • Virtual CRASH

Timeline of Topics:00:02:47 - Similarities and differences in collision reconstruction between the US and the UK 00:23:41 - Mark's background 00:28:24 - ITAI Membership 00:40:16 - Mark's introduction to video analysis & the development of his book 00:51:58 - Evolution of video analysis: frequency, diversity of sources, and autonomous vehicles 01:03:16 - Frame health 01:25:14 - Mark's video analysis toolkit 01:30:03 - Frame timing and position 01:41:05 - Recommendation for macroblock analysis 01:47:46 - Codecs 02:01:27 - Video of video 02:08:43 - Changes in video analysis over the last 15 years 02:09:50 - Current developments in the field of video analysis 02:14:54 - The future of video analysis