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Perception systems and LIDAR in Autonomous Vehicles
1:17:44 - 1:21:14 (03:29)
The use of perception systems, based on both vision and radar, is being considered as a substitute for relying heavily on LIDAR technology in autonomous vehicles.
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During a conversation about automation and the potential for autopilot, the speaker expresses their hope that unexpected ways to make money or create value will emerge with increased autonomy.
1:17:44 - 1:19:27 (01:43)
Summary
During a conversation about automation and the potential for autopilot, the speaker expresses their hope that unexpected ways to make money or create value will emerge with increased autonomy. They discuss potential future competitors and the possible ramifications of a bifurcated market.
ChapterPerception systems and LIDAR in Autonomous Vehicles
EpisodeGeorge Hotz: Comma.ai, OpenPilot, and Autonomous Vehicles
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Comma AI wouldn't exist without conversations with Elon Musk.
1:19:27 - 1:20:14 (00:46)
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Comma AI wouldn't exist without conversations with Elon Musk. Musk's ideas on LIDAR being a crutch is absolutely, 100% true.
ChapterPerception systems and LIDAR in Autonomous Vehicles
EpisodeGeorge Hotz: Comma.ai, OpenPilot, and Autonomous Vehicles
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
LIDAR is primarily used for localization in autonomous vehicles rather than perception.
1:20:14 - 1:21:14 (00:59)
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LIDAR is primarily used for localization in autonomous vehicles rather than perception. It provides centimeter-accurate localization, which cannot be achieved with GPS or other perception systems like vision or radar.