Mobileye CEO Prof. Amnon Shashua Elected to US National Academy of Engineering
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What Happened
Prof. Shashua co-founded Mobileye in 1999 with the conviction that AI could make driving safer. Since then, about 230 million vehicles have been equipped with Mobileye technology, turning computer vision and machine learning research into one of the most widely deployed physical AI systems in the world. His work has spanned industry-leading perception systems, formal safety frameworks, and scalable AI architectures.
Co-founded Mobileye
Named Electronic Imaging Scientist of the Year
Awarded the Dan David Prize in artificial intelligence
Received Automotive Hall of Fame Mobility Innovator Award
Elected to US National Academy of Engineering
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As of 2026, Mobileye technology is in about 230 million vehicles worldwide.
Why this matters
Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions for an engineer, recognizing Shashua's contributions to computer vision and autonomous driving technology.
Terms in This Story
- Computer vision
- A field of artificial intelligence that enables computers to interpret and understand visual information from the world.
- Autonomous driving
- Technology that allows a vehicle to operate without human intervention.
- ADAS
- Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, technologies that assist drivers with safety and driving tasks.
- National Academy of Engineering (NAE)
- A prestigious US organization that recognizes engineers who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice, or education.
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