Apple Car could use infrared light pulses to detect ranges of other vehicles

The depth-sensing capabilities of the Apple Car may not be limited to just LiDAR, with Apple suggesting a version using an infrared camera and light pulses could also be used to detect road obstacles.

Self-driving systems could eliminate the need to drive cars.
Of the many challenges of creating a self-driving vehicle, arguably the biggest one is getting the car's self-driving systems to actually get data from the road itself. There is a myriad of sensors and systems available to use, though with considerable variations in terms of accuracy, cost, and physical requirements.

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