
#147 – Dmitri Dolgov: Waymo and the Future of Self-Driving Cars
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Navigating the Future of Self-Driving Technologies
This chapter explores the multifaceted challenges of implementing self-driving technology in urban settings, emphasizing the necessity of partnerships with local governments. It highlights the significance of LiDAR technology alongside other sensors in enhancing the safety and performance of autonomous vehicles, while also delving into ethical dilemmas such as the trolley problem. The discussion further covers the evolution of machine learning methods that improve object detection and the importance of ensuring safety for vulnerable road users in the context of urban autonomous driving.
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