CES 2020: ROBOSENSE SAYS IT'S GOT THE SECRET SAUCE FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING LIDAR

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This video from CES 2020 features an interview with Dr. Leilei Shinohara of RoboSense, a company specializing in LiDAR technology for autonomous driving. The discussion highlights RoboSense's advancements in miniaturizing LiDAR systems, making them more aesthetically integrated into vehicles and less obtrusive than previous generations. A key focus is their new smart solid-state LiDAR, which incorporates AI-based perception capabilities directly within the sensor, allowing it to identify objects like cars, pedestrians, and cyclists. This integration reduces the processing burden on the main autonomous driving system. The interview also addresses Tesla's decision to forgo LiDAR, with RoboSense arguing that LiDAR's active sensing capabilities are crucial for safety, especially in low-light conditions and adverse weather, complementing camera-based systems. RoboSense aims to make LiDAR more affordable, bringing costs down from thousands to hundreds of dollars, to encourage wider adoption in the automotive industry.