BMW tests next-gen LiDAR to beat Tesla to Level 3 self-driving cars - eviltoast

BMW tests next-gen LiDAR to beat Tesla to Level 3 self-driving cars::Tesla’s autonomous vehicle tech has been perennially stuck at Level 2 self-driving, as BMW and other rivals try to leapfrog to Level 3.

  • Valmond@lemmy.mindoki.com
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    1 year ago

    Gathering more data, and being able to process it seems obvious as a way forward. How much better is this “new” LIDAR?

    Edit: seems Tesla cars doesn’t even use LIDAR…

    • TenderfootGungi@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      They did. And every other competitor does. Musk believes since humans can drive with only two eyes that cars should be able to as well. Maybe someday, but nowhere in the near future. Cameras miss too much and are easily blinded.

      • Patius@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        It’s also really stupid because the idea is to create a system that’s better than humans. And let me tell you, people miss stuff all the time when driving. Tons and tons of accidents are caused by “negligent” drivers who looked both ways and missed someone due to a visual processing error or literally not being able to see something.