Frank Schirrmeister
Executive Director, Strategic Programs,
Synopsys
About the Speaker
Frank Schirrmeister is Executive Director, Strategic Programs, System Solutions in Synopsys’ Market and Products Group. He leads strategic activities across system software and hardware assisted development for industries like automotive, data center and 5G/6G communications, as well as for horizontals like Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning. Prior to Synopsys, Frank held various senior leadership positions at Arteris, Cadence Design Systems, Imperas, Chipvision, and SICAN Microelectronics, focusing on product marketing and management, solutions, strategic ecosystem partner initiatives, and customer engagement. He holds an MSEE from the Technical University of Berlin and actively participates in cross-industry initiatives as Panel Chair of the Design Automation Conference.
Verifying Physical AI Systems: The Evolution of Software-Defined Hardware-Assisted Verification
Overview
Physical AI systems, from autonomous vehicles and robotics to intelligent edge devices, are driving a new era of verification. Unlike traditional AI workloads, these systems must continuously interact with the physical world, requiring validation of hardware, software, sensors, power behavior, and real-time decision making. This presentation examines how hardware-assisted verification is evolving toward software-defined, and hybrid architectures that combine emulation, prototyping, and virtual platforms. We explore the growing bifurcation between hyperscale AI infrastructure and Physical AI systems, the role of AI-assisted verification workflows, and emerging methodologies that enable software bring-up, system validation, and power-performance analysis long before silicon is available.
Key Points
- Physical AI Requires System-Level Verification
- A Unified Verification Continuum Is Essential
- Hybrid and AI-Assisted Verification Will Drive Productivity
