Tata Motors- Integrated Photonics for Automotive Applications- Tata Global Internships
Tata Global Internships- Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles- This internship is a part of Tata Global Internships in India under Tata Group with Tata Motors.
Project Title
Integrated Photonics for Automotive Applications
Foremost Issue to be Resolved
Can photonic computing be leveraged to revolutionize automotive E&E architectures and enable high-speed, high-compute applications for future vehicles, especially Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs)?
Context
Photonic computing uses light (photons) instead of electrons for computation—a paradigm shift from traditional electronic computing.
Potential benefits for automotive:
- Ultra-high-speed data transmission between sensors, ECUs, and infotainment systems
- Real-time processing for autonomous driving and ADAS
- Reduced latency and improved energy efficiency compared to SoC-based systems
TML is currently:
- Developing SDV architecture with High-Performance Computing (HPC) hardware
- Using classical electron-based networks (CAN/Ethernet)
- Virtualizing HPC for cloud-based development
Key Question:
Should TML include photonic computing in its roadmap now, or wait until the technology matures? Who are the leading researchers and what collaboration opportunities exist?
Scope
In Scope:
- Study current E&E architecture of a TML vehicle and plan upgrade for SDV using traditional electron-based methods
- Compare electron-based quantum compute vs photonic computing (pros, cons, cost-benefit)
- Identify global ecosystem partners (startups, academia, industry) and initiate exploratory conversations
- Prepare roadmap for future vehicle features/functions requiring photon vs electron computing
Out of Scope:
- Hardware prototyping or commercial deployment
- Non-automotive photonic applications
Deliverables
- Phase 1: Study and document current E&E architecture and SDV upgrade plan
- Phase 2: Comparative analysis of electron-based vs photonic computing
- Phase 3: Ecosystem mapping and collaboration opportunities
- Phase 4: Roadmap for photonic integration in future TML vehicles (features, cost vs value analysis)
Category
Advanced Automotive Electronics & Emerging Technologies
Expected Skills
- Knowledge of automotive E&E architecture
- Understanding of HPC, SDV concepts, and virtualization
- Research and analytical skills for emerging technologies
- Ability to engage with startups and academic partners
Minimum Requirements
- Background in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Familiarity with automotive networks (CAN, Ethernet)
- Interest in photonic computing and high-performance systems
Responsibilities
- Conduct technical research and benchmarking
- Prepare comparative studies and strategic recommendations
- Identify and engage with potential technology partners
- Draft roadmap for photonic computing adoption in automotive applications