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> Meanwhile, automotive companies aren't scared of moving parts. A car has loads of spinning parts already; they have mastered the art of making spinning things
by rrr_oh_man 2y ago
> Meanwhile, automotive companies aren't scared of moving parts. A car has loads of spinning parts already; they have mastered the art of making spinning things that can keep spinning for thousands of hours.
Almost an understatement.
A typical car wheel hub with a 20-27 inch tire diameter has experienced around 75-100M full rotations by the time it reaches 100K miles.
Meanwhile, the engine probably has revolved ~5-10 times more during the same time.
- raisedbyninjas 2y agoI may be wrong, but I think the concern was delicate components protruding from the body are susceptible to damage in urban areas.
- HPsquared 2y agoCars already have mirrors and lights etc. LIDAR is in the same family as those.