Waymo's Method Of Cleaning Its Self-Driving Cars' Sensors Is Delightful
In order to, you know, not crash and kill us, self-driving cars need to be able to keep their lidar sensors clean and clear. Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, has engineered a new windshield wiper specifically for its car's sensor, and it's a delight to watch:
Bloomberg has an interesting piece about the designs Waymo is using to make self-driving cars safer (like the wipers) and to make passengers feel safer.
And if you keep hearing the word "lidar" and aren't sure what it is or how it works, Buzzfeed has you covered.
[H/T Vox]