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Re:Velodyne’s VLS-128 offers more resolution, smaller packag... by pattycake on Wednesday November 08, 2017 @08:29PM (#15658948)
> How many of these does one need in a self-driving car?

I think that definitely depends on the company you talk to. Tesla right now says 0. Other companies have been seen with 1-5.

Re:Velodyne’s VLS-128 offers more resolution, smaller packag... by Fricken on Thursday November 09, 2017 @01:28AM (#15660316)
This is intended to replace the 64, and I've never seen more than one of those on an autonomous test vehicle.