Investigating the the use of LiDAR sensors impact the safety, performance, and reliability of autonomous vehicle systems compared to relying solely on cameras and radar
Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology has emerged as a critical sensor for autonomous vehicle perception and navigation systems. By using laser pulses to precisely measure distances and generate high-resolution 3D point cloud maps of the surrounding environment, LiDAR allows self-driving cars to detect obstacles, identify features like lane markings, and localize themselves with high accuracy. However, the widespread deployment of LiDAR on consumer vehicles faces several challenges, including high sensor costs, complex data processing requirements, and potential safety concerns from overreliance on a single perception modality.
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