The Problem With Measuring Self-Driving Progress by Demo Videos
Demo videos of autonomous driving technology often look impressive, but they can mislead observers about real deployment readiness and scalability.
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Driver-assistance systems, autonomous driving software, sensor strategy (LiDAR, radar, camera), safety cases, deployment limits, and real-world performance claims. We separate what works on a demo loop from what works on public roads.
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