Award-winning vehicle safety

Award-winning vehicle safety

Stefan Poledna, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of TTTech Auto, was awarded the prestigious MotorTrend SDV Innovator Award 2025 in the Pioneers category. The award recognizes Poledna's groundbreaking contributions to the field of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and his innovative work to improve automotive safety and technology. Stefan Poledna has more than 30 years of international industry experience in the development of automotive systems and software. As CTO, he was instrumental in shaping TTTech Auto's technology roadmap and driving the development of advanced safety-critical systems. His notable achievements include the development of the zFAS high-performance computer in collaboration with Audi, the world's first ADAS domain controller, and the development of MotionWise, a real-time security software platform that decouples hardware from software and enables more flexible and scalable vehicle architectures.

“We are incredibly proud of Stefan Poledna’s recognition by MotorTrend,” said Dirk Linzmeier, CEO of TTTech Auto. “His visionary leadership and commitment to innovation have significantly advanced the realization of software-defined vehicles and set new standards for safety and efficiency in the automotive industry.” Poledna's work has not only set new industry standards, but also paved the way for the next generation of automotive solutions. His commitment to integrating safety, security and software-defined technologies has had a lasting impact on the industry. Poledna introduced the concept of 4SDV – System, Safety, Security and Software Defined Vehicles – and emphasized the importance of realizing exceptionally high safety requirements in automotive systems. "This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire TTTech Auto team. Together, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in automotive safety technology," said Poledna.