California authorities recently granted Apple permission to test three prototypes of robocar on the base of crossover Lexus RX450h model 2015 on public roads.
But the photographs of one of the prototypes of the "robomobile" Apple got at the disposal of the Bloomberg edition allow to judge what types of sensors are used to create the "autopilot" system. Hinged installation of equipment instead of its integration into the body elements - a measure is quite adequate, taking into account the early stage of testing and a small number of prototypes. On the roof you can see the so-called "lidar" - an optical type radar
that determines the distance to the surrounding objects. It was developed by Velodyne, as the source explains, and it allows information to be transmitted over 64 channels simultaneously.
One of several cameras is also located on the roof of the car. The prototype also has several cameras and radars of different types.
Part of the equipment is placed on the slats in front of the bumpers. All this still does not look very elegant, but it is not required from prototypes. Related Products :
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