LIDAR and rem localization

This describes a car's navigation system that gets a simplified map from a remote source. The car uses its onboard LIDAR to scan its surroundings, comparing what it sees to landmarks on the map to pinpoint its exact location relative to a planned route. Based on this, the system determines a driving action, specifically for maintaining its current direction, and then executes that action.

Why it matters: Since 2022, LIDAR hardware has become more compact and cost-effective, while cloud-based infrastructure for delivering and updating sparse maps has matured. These advancements make the remote map delivery and precise LIDAR-based localization described more practical for widespread implementation.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedLIDAR hardware, complex software, vehicle integration.

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