Self-Driving Cars Comic Strip Pt. 2
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- Well, that because the camera, the 3rd sensor of the car, couldn't see you. As you can see, the cameras job of the autonomous car is to help the car see objects such as street signs, lamp post, etc
- Think of the cameras as the autonomous cars' eyes. It helps them see things like obstacles and other things in their way.
- I wonder how those cars can see parking lot stoppers, but not me?
- Ugh! This car brought us out here, and we don't know how to get back! Is there a way we can get back home in this car?
- Currently, the GPS is reading that we're currently at the Golden State Bridge, in San Francisco, California.
- Each individual satellite will provide info. on its time and trajectory. With the combinded data of all satellites, a GPS can calculate the position you're currently at.
- Well, we can use GPS! GPS stands for Global Positioning System, and its one of the many ways autonomous cars sense. GPS operates through a series of satellites orbiting around Earth..
- They're located all around the car. Though, mainly on the rear, left, right, and back of the car.
- Thanks Evan! Now I know so much more about the 5 car sensors due to you!
- Last, but not least, is ultrasonics. These sensors are used to locate items that are closer to the car. Such things include like other cars, motorcyclist, etc.
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