Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Artificial eyes: How robots will see in the
future
How do autonomous cars drive? What are their “eyes”
to identify objects on the way to react? You can think of technologies like
cameras, ultrasonic sensors, or radar, but they have limitations on the road.
Cameras aren’t reliable in the fog, ultrasonic sensors’ range is limited, and
radars can’t differentiate a human and a tree.
The most applicable solution at present is
Lidar, light detection and ranging technology. It emits laser beams, measures
the time for a bounce back, and create 3D maps around the vehicle very accurately,
thanks to the high-speed computing technology to process an enormous amount of
real-time data.
However, the cost and size are both still too
much for conventional vehicles. When the Lidar system becomes cheap and small
enough to fit in your car, you’ll be freed from driving and able to enjoy
chatting or watching a drama on your smartphone.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about
this arising technology to help you drive or allow you to sit back and relax in
your car.
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