The tech that powers almost all autonomous driving (notable exception: Tesla) is still very expensive today. Like, $75k per unit expensive. Many expects expect it to fall to less than $100. Ars Technica explains the current state of technology and […]
The LIDAR problem: for autonomous vehicles to effectively “see” their surroundings, cameras aren’t enough. But, LIDAR still costs too much and current commercial models are very large. Startup Luminar thinks their tech has what it takes to change this, and […]
Cruise, the startup acquired by GM for over $1B to develop autonomous vehicles, recently acquired a company called Strobe, makers of advanced LIDAR technology. This post by Cruise’s CEO Kyle Vogt discusses the acquisition and their plans for success. | learn more
Founder David Hall originally started Velodyne to make speakers with great bass, but pivoted (before the word was cool) to making the best LIDAR on the market. The business is at the epicenter of technology powering the autonomous vehicle movement. | learn […]
Oliver Cameron, the CEO of autonomous taxi upstart Voyage, does a great job of explaining what LIDAR (the technology used in most autonomous vehicles) is and how it works, it’s history, and its future. | learn more