Eric Berndt

Eric Berndt is a Perception Software Engineer at AI Racing Tech and a Robotics Researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, based in Berkeley, California. In his current engineering capacity, he develops advanced computer vision and perception software systems designed specifically for high-speed autonomous vehicle applications and complex racing environments. His technical portfolio includes hands-on experience programming and operating full-scale autonomous Indy500 race cars, successfully achieving track speeds reaching 160 miles per hour during competitive autonomous racing events. Before assuming his current engineering roles, he built his foundational technical expertise as an undergraduate researcher within the specialized robotics and autonomous driving programs at the UC Berkeley campus. Berndt maintains a specialized professional focus on the intersection of modern automotive technology and autonomous racing, continuously advancing the capabilities of high-speed control systems and perception software.