AI and Driver Safety Evaluation
Transportation
Project details
An investigation into the safety implications and human factors of interacting with artificial intelligence systems while operating a vehicle.
Hard Questions. Tough Challenges. Bring It.
Exponent is a premier multidisciplinary scientific and engineering consulting practice that delivers breakthrough insights for complex challenges. Founded in 1967, it employs over 950 consultants, including more than 650 doctoral-level professionals across 90 technical disciplines. The practice provides services across accident and failure investigation, product safety and recall, environmental and sustainability consulting, health sciences innovation, and regulatory compliance. It operates globally across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving sectors such as energy, transportation, consumer products, healthcare, and life sciences.
Certified Fire Explosion Investigator (CFEI) · Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI)
Maureen ReitmanGroup Vice President and Principal Engineer
Harri KytömaaCorporate Vice President and Principal Engineer
Michelle KuykendalPrincipal Engineer
Dave DorePrincipal Scientist
Objective analysis of structural, mechanical, electrical, and thermal failures to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences.
Analyzing components, materials, and systems to determine failure mechanisms.
Evaluating performance, safety guidelines, and crash mechanics in transportation systems.
Studying human movement and injury mechanics to evaluate safety performance.
Analyzing metal degradation, stress fractures, and corrosion pathways.
Scientific guidance on ecological health, natural resource management, and climate change resiliency to help organizations operate sustainably.
Evaluating soil, water, and atmospheric conditions to assess environmental quality.
Assessing ecosystem impacts, habitat quality, and natural resources.
Helping organizations safeguard critical infrastructure against extreme weather events.
Creating data-driven frameworks for joint stewardship of shared resources.
Data-driven research and consulting in epidemiology, toxicology, biomedical engineering, and human factors to safeguard public health.
Investigating public health, exposure safety, and toxicological profiles.
Evaluating medical device safety, efficacy, and product performance.
Analyzing human interaction with systems, products, and operational environments.
Guiding technical and clinical coordination for healthcare technology and electronic systems.
Advanced engineering services leveraging data science, artificial intelligence, and specialized expertise in battery storage and critical facilities.
Extracting insights from real-world datasets and clinical records to support data-informed decisions.
Addressing safety, trust, and risk management in high-consequence AI applications.
Engineering evaluations, safety analysis, and deployment support for battery energy storage systems.
Technical insights for data center design, construction, and operation.
Multidisciplinary engineering evaluations spanning materials science, mechanical design, electrical systems, and structural integrity.
Evaluating structural health, monitoring construction materials, and performing building envelope studies.
Analyzing complex electrical infrastructure, hardware failures, and software security.
Investigating polymer chemistry, compound performance, and chemical degradation.
Designing and evaluating mechanical systems, machinery, and physical assets.
Analyzing combustion, heat transfer, and thermal hazards.
Technical support and probabilistic modeling to assist with regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and international dispute resolution.
Helping clients navigate approvals across international markets throughout the product lifecycle.
Evaluating operational hazards and performing probabilistic modeling for critical facilities.
Providing objective engineering and scientific expert analysis for international legal and arbitration contexts.
Assessing construction defects, material failures, and project execution risks.
Chemicals · Power Generation · Consumer Products · Electronics · Food & Beverage · Government · Life Sciences · Healthcare · Industrial · Manufacturing · Mining · Transportation · Electric Utilities · Software · Data Centers · Medical Devices · Infrastructure
Transportation
An investigation into the safety implications and human factors of interacting with artificial intelligence systems while operating a vehicle.
Electric Utilities
A multidisciplinary study utilizing structural, civil, and electrical engineering along with data science to assess and improve the resiliency of utility infrastructure against extreme weather events.
Medical Devices
Comprehensive failure analysis and design evaluation of medical imaging devices to ensure product performance and consumer safety.
Utilities
Development of a unified, data-driven framework helping local governments and public entities manage shared natural resources and address urgent ecological issues in real-time.