Yeah, I took a big step back, thanks for the advice. Waymo system is estimated at $8’500 or less, and Velodyne’s latest VLS-128 is at $12’000 or less for volume. Not sure exaggerating prices by 2’500% makes you look neutral...
lol ok you went too far and i'll have to add you to my ignore list.
I will however clarify a few things for other readers.
The 200k $ cost for the Google car are estimates from industry analysts for the entire car, not a single LIDAR sensor.
Second point, to simplify the conversation. How does it matter what sensor is used to acquire 3D data and wouldn't you want an all weather solution plus maybe something that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? You can choose between cams, radar and LIDAR but LIDAR in its current state is the absolute worst choice. It's as simple as that, you need 3D data and you make a rational choice on how to get that data but LIDAR today is not that.
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