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All self-driving technology I am aware of is based on visual input (cameras, lasers, etc.). I'm not sure self-driving cars can get as good as human drivers with
by Hermel 12y ago
All self-driving technology I am aware of is based on visual input (cameras, lasers, etc.). I'm not sure self-driving cars can get as good as human drivers without any audio input. Noises are an extremely important source of information, especially in critical situations. I guess that a startup focusing on converting audio input into 3D-data (e.g. "truck approaching from behind") could become very valuable.
- tatterdemalion 12y agoWhat are examples of situations in which audio input provides relevant information that 360 degree video input doesn't? Humans rely on hearing because our visual arc is only about ~120 degrees.
- DanBC 12y agoEmergency vehicles with sirens.
- tatterdemalion 12y agoThis is a good point, though ultimately emergency vehicles would also be automated and would signal to the other automated cars electronically.
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- oneweekwonder 12y agoThe pitch of the brakes and honking of the horn. For the truck from behind, can maybe notify the computer the trucks brakes are failing. Yes, the 360 would see the truck, but it won't notice the honking so it can not be aware that the truck is trying to "tell" it something.
- tuananh 12y agothere might be dead angle.
- Houshalter 12y agoDeaf people can drive well.