The first child of Google subsidiary named Waymo automaker and Fiat Chrysler cooperation become the new generation prototype on base of minivan Chrysler Pacifica, equipped with a corresponding set of sensors and equipment. In anticipation of the next American Auto Show in Detroit Waymo company, according to Bloomberg, the public has demonstrated one of the hundreds prototypes, which will be released on the public roads of California and Arizona for the test in the coming weeks. The
focus of the presentation was made on a new set of sensors: Waymo equipped minivans advanced cameras, radars and "lidar". The latter were designed predominantly in the home, and the cost of the optical sensor of this type managed to reduce tenfold to $ 7500. Of course, for the production car is still too expensive, but for Waymo important that the new "lidar" provide a much more clear picture of the world. For example, they can not only define the outlines of a pedestrian,
but also to understand in which direction he is looking at a particular moment. This will allow to predict the behavior of pedestrians, preventing the occurrence of extraordinary events.
By the way, competitors are developing Waymo "lidar" solid type, which will cost no more than $ 200 per item, so that the current $ 7,500 an achievement just for Alphabet holding. In 2016, according to representatives of Waymo, "autopilot" during tests on California streets four times less likely to require human intervention as compared to 2015. By May this year, Google / Waymo pass the barrier of 3 million miles (4.8 million km.) Of road tests, the bulk of which was carried
out on busy city streets.
New sensors last generation allow more confidently move in the fog, while snow and rain. Until now, data weather conditions were a serious obstacle to automation. Most likely, Waymo development will be used in cars some of the partners as a standalone release of vehicles for the company without relevant experience - it is too risky and costly. Related Products :
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