Three years ago, for example, the specialized LiDAR laser sensors that Google uses
on its autonomous vehicles cost more than $ 70,000.
Not exact matches
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 5 - Uber was so driven to «win at all
costs» in the race to develop self - driving
vehicles that it cheated, a Waymo lawyer told a jury
on Monday, the opening salvo in a trade - secrets lawsuit between the two technology companies that could help determine who emerges in the forefront of the
autonomous car business.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 5 (Reuters)- Uber was so driven to «win at all
costs» in the race to develop self - driving
vehicles that it cheated, a Waymo lawyer told a jury
on Monday, the opening salvo in a trade - secrets lawsuit between the two technology companies that could help determine who emerges in the forefront of the
autonomous car business.
Despite having no expertise in the space, two years ago the ride - hailing giant decided it would take
on tech companies and automakers alike in the complex quest for
autonomous vehicles, a goal that would eliminate a big
cost to Uber rides — the driver.
The
vehicle on test, the range - topping Santa Fe Highlander, now boasts
autonomous emergency braking for a price of $ 55,990 (plus
on - road
costs).