But are they collecting the right data? Google's cars are collecting hyper-accurate road data, their radar has longer range, and LIDAR coverage is 360 degrees.

But are they collecting the right data? Google's cars are collecting hyper-accurate road data, their radar has longer range, and LIDAR coverage is 360 degrees. If you look at the sensor map of the Model S, it has gaps in its field of view. Is a Model S making a left turn at a crowded intersection with limited field of view, going to see the pedestrian behind the bushes that's about to step out?