#147 – Dmitri Dolgov: Waymo and the Future of Self-Driving Cars
Lex Fridman Podcast
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The Urban Challenge: Foundations of Autonomous Driving
This chapter explores the Urban Challenge, a crucial event in autonomous vehicle development set in a simulated city environment. It recounts the experiences of a self-driving car team, highlighting the excitement and challenges faced during the competition, along with reflections on significant milestones in creating self-driving technology. The narrative ultimately traces the evolution of Waymo from its origins in the Google Self-Driving Car Project to its breakthroughs in fully autonomous driving.
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