In spite of recent assertions from industry skeptics, it’s a widely held belief that autonomous cars will require redundant sensors beyond cameras and radars in order to meet safety baselines. That’s certainly the position of Stuttgart, Germany-based engineering conglomerate Bosch, which ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show unveiled a new long-range lidar sensor designed for automotive use.
Like all lidar sensors, Bosch’s solution measures the distance to target objects by illuminating them with laser light and measuring the reflected pulses. It’s intended for close and medium ranges on highways and in cities, and the company claims it’ll be price-competitive with rivals, thanks to economies of scale.
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