A Cambridge machine-learning company helping car engineers design better vehicles faster. Its software tackles engineering complexity, from design to calibration.
Secondmind is a machine-learning company in Cambridge, UK, that helps automotive engineers deal with the growing complexity of designing modern vehicles. Its stated purpose is "helping automotive engineers design better vehicles faster". It has two main products, Design Space Exploration and Calibration, which use machine learning to help engineers find good designs and set up engine and powertrain controls with fewer tests.
The company is based in Cambridge, UK, with a second office in Yokohama, Japan. Its chief executive is Gary Brotman, whom it describes as a "pivot founder", and its chief science officer is Carl Edward Rasmussen, a professor of machine learning at Cambridge University. The pages we read do not give a founding date, so we have left it out.
Secondmind says its machine-learning approach helps with sustainability as well as speed, because better design and calibration can mean more efficient vehicles. It has announced an expanded strategic partnership with Mazda, and it won the Alternative Powertrain Test Innovation of the Year award in 2024.
It describes its team as a mix of AI and automotive engineering experts. Its board is chaired by Adam Broun, and one listed adviser is Yasuhiro Harada, a former Mazda engineer known for model-based design.
For young people, Secondmind shows how AI is used in engineering, not just in apps and chatbots. Careers draw on mathematics, machine learning, software engineering and automotive knowledge, and the link with Cambridge University shows how research can become a company. Check the careers page for current roles, as early-careers schemes are not described on the pages we read.
Website: www.secondmind.ai
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