Sertac Karaman

Sertac Karaman, a professor at MIT and co-founder of Optimus Ride, shares his expertise in robotics and autonomous vehicles. He dives into the fascinating differences between flying and driving robots, including the potential for flying cars. The discussion touches on the crucial role of machine learning and simulation in enhancing robotic perception. Sertac also contrasts the strategies of major companies like Waymo and Tesla in the autonomous vehicle race and explores the ongoing debate between LiDAR and camera-based systems, shedding light on the future of urban transportation.