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I think we rely on our hearing because we can only see in one direction. With an autonomous car, you can have sensors pointing in every direction, so visual/rad
by asadjb 9y ago
I think we rely on our hearing because we can only see in one direction. With an autonomous car, you can have sensors pointing in every direction, so visual/radar/lidar clues might be all you need.
- buro9 9y agoSound travels around corners. It not only reflects very well but the way some low frequencies spread out is enough to allow certain vehicles to be heard before they are visible (solid concrete could obscure the view).
- cesarb 9y agoAlso, sound can give early warning of an approaching train, or of an emergency vehicle nearby, or of a truck in reverse.