Roberto Sicconi is a visionary with a fervor for innovation, personalized user interfaces, and universal information access. His career is marked by groundbreaking achievements, including the global launch of IBM’s inaugural Speech Product and the creation of the first IBM product for realistic fabric rendering in CAD design. Sicconi was a pioneer in the development of dialog-based infotainment systems in cars, laying the groundwork for today’s Apple Car Play, Android Auto/Automotive, and ChatGPT-powered systems. As Program Director at IBM Watson, he led the team that clinched the first victory of AI in Jeopardy! in 2011. His innovative applications of AI extended to healthcare, contact centers, and financial services customer support, addressing differential diagnosis, smart agent deployment, and more. Co-founding dreyev, Sicconi turned his focus to Driver Attention Management for cars and commercial vehicles. Leveraging Computer Vision, Speech, Machine Learning, and A.I., he aims to ensure a safe and effective transition from traditional to fully self-driving vehicles. His passion for cars and high-tech fuels his aspiration to transform our interaction with personal mobility systems and the world around us. This aspiration is embodied in dreyev (pronounced “drive”), a testament to his commitment to reinvention and progress.
In addition to dreyev, Sicconi is also the Co-Founder and CSO at Infermedica. Here, he offers AI-based Clinical Decision Support and Triage tools as part of a Medical Guidance Platform, assisting Healthcare Providers and Insurance companies in delivering efficient and effective care. Roberto Sicconi is a trailblazer, constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to enhance and redefine our everyday experiences.
Roberto Sicconi is a visionary with a fervor for innovation, personalized user interfaces, and universal information access. His career is marked by groundbreaking achievements, including the global launch of IBM’s inaugural Speech Product and the creation of the first IBM product for realistic fabric rendering in CAD design. Sicconi was a pioneer in the development of dialog-based infotainment systems in cars, laying the groundwork for today’s Apple Car Play, Android Auto/Automotive, and ChatGPT-powered systems. As Program Director at IBM Watson, he led the team that clinched the first victory of AI in Jeopardy! in 2011. His innovative applications of AI extended to healthcare, contact centers, and financial services customer support, addressing differential diagnosis, smart agent deployment, and more. Co-founding dreyev, Sicconi turned his focus to Driver Attention Management for cars and commercial vehicles. Leveraging Computer Vision, Speech, Machine Learning, and A.I., he aims to ensure a safe and effective transition from traditional to fully self-driving vehicles. His passion for cars and high-tech fuels his aspiration to transform our interaction with personal mobility systems and the world around us. This aspiration is embodied in dreyev (pronounced “drive”), a testament to his commitment to reinvention and progress.
In addition to dreyev, Sicconi is also the Co-Founder and CSO at Infermedica. Here, he offers AI-based Clinical Decision Support and Triage tools as part of a Medical Guidance Platform, assisting Healthcare Providers and Insurance companies in delivering efficient and effective care. Roberto Sicconi is a trailblazer, constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to enhance and redefine our everyday experiences.