New way to ‘see’ objects accelerates the future of self-driving cars

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 08:51 in Physics & Chemistry

The laser sensors currently used to detect 3D objects in the paths of autonomous cars are bulky, ugly, expensive, energy-inefficient – and highly accurate. These Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors are affixed to cars’ roofs, where they increase wind drag, a particular disadvantage for electric cars. They can add around $10,000 to a car’s […]

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