How Do Self-Driving Cars “See”?

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What do you get when you mix LiDAR and integrated photonics technology? Why a self-driving car, of course. A fascinating short video describes how light detection and ranging, LiDAR for short, and integrated photonics technologies enable self-driving cars to see.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

artificial intelligence, integrating technology, algorithms, lasers, radar, resolution, engineering design, engineering, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

Have groups research the engineering involved in lane-centering steering, full-speed adaptive cruise control, and other semi-autonomous features in hybrids and self-driving cars

Classroom Considerations

Provides links to a myriad of related resources that provide more in-depth discussions of light-based technology; have class members explore those links that interest them and report on what they've learned

Pros

The animations make complex technology easy to understand

Cons

None

Common Core

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