The speakers discuss the future of L4 autonomous vehicles, highlighting the slow development for passenger use, market challenges for robo taxis, and the need to temper expectations. They emphasize the importance of starting with simpler tasks in driving automation.
With Alex off on a secret mobility mission, Kirsten and Ed sit down with Matt Markel of the up-and-coming sensing startup Spartan Radar. The ensuing discussion covers the evolving automotive sensor market, the relationship between radar hardware and software, the unique needs of commercial vehicles, and much more.