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Re:Uber will not re-apply for self-driving car permit in Cal... by monkeynotes on Wednesday March 28, 2018 @11:50AM (#16698686)
A 3 meter blind spot around the car doesn't necessitate it can't see beyond 3 meters. Just as you have blind spots in your vision around your body (like you can't see your legs when looking directly forward) but you can see long distances.
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Re:Uber will not re-apply for self-driving car permit in Cal... by Retric on Wednesday March 28, 2018 @11:54AM (#16698725)
The LIDAR is on the roof. I can see the roof blocking some things close to the car depending on how tall they are.

However, my point is what happens within 3 meters is irrelevant, the car needs to look ahead and brake much sooner than the last 15 feet to avoid hitting stuff.

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Re:Uber will not re-apply for self-driving car permit in Cal... by monkeynotes on Wednesday March 28, 2018 @11:58AM (#16698785)
I think we both agree then, I just mis-interpreted the emphasis of your point.
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