How do self-driving cars “see”? - Sajan Saini?

Self-driving cars use sensors and cameras to “see” like a superhero with eyes all around them.

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek, but instead of just looking around, the car has lots of helpers, like tiny robots on its sides and top. These helpers are called radar, lidar, and cameras. They work together to show the car what’s in front, behind, and even beside it.

• Cameras act like eyes, they take pictures of the road, signs, and other cars, just like how you look around when playing tag.
• Radar sends out invisible waves that bounce off things, telling the car how far away other cars are, even in the dark or rain.
• Lidar is like a super-fast laser that measures distances by bouncing light off objects, it’s like using a flashlight to see how far away your friend is in a dark room.

All these helpers send information to the car’s brain, which uses it to decide where to go and when to stop. It’s like having a team of friends helping you find the best path to playground!