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		HPsquared on Nov 26, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A Short Introduction to Automotive Lidar Technolog... Cars already have mirrors and lights etc. LIDAR is in the same family as those.

vel0city on Nov 26, 2024 [–]

Mirrors and lights are generally cheaper than a whole LIDAR unit when I get lightly sideswiped.

HPsquared on Nov 26, 2024 | [–]

I figure if the LIDAR is mass produced on every car, it won't be much more than a headlight. (Headlight prices notwithstanding)

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