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How they see and think

The sensors, the software loop that turns data into decisions, and how it copes with the weird stuff.

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  1. 1Infographic5 minHow self-driving cars see the worldFour kinds of sensors. Each one has strengths and blind spots. The magic is in how they work together.
  2. 2Explainer5 minHow Autonomous Vehicles See the WorldAVs don't see like humans — they measure. Learn how cameras, lidar, radar, and sensor fusion work together to build a 3D understanding of the road.
  3. 3Infographic7 minAnatomy of a self-driving carStrip the body off and what's underneath? A small data center on wheels — with backups for the backups.
  4. 4Explainer4 minFrom Pixels to Decisions: How AVs Make Choices on the RoadKnowing what's around you is only half of driving. Learn how AVs turn sensor data into safe decisions through perception, prediction, planning, and control.
  5. 5Explainer3 minEdge Cases: The Weird Situations AVs Have to HandleA mattress falls off a truck. A construction worker waves you through cones. Learn what edge cases are and how AVs are designed to handle them safely.

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