How it sees the road
Imagine you're playing with toy cars on a table. You can see where they are, what's in front of them, and when they need to stop or turn. A driverless car is like that, but much bigger and smarter!
It has cameras all around it, kind of like eyes, so it can look at the road, other cars, and even traffic lights. It also uses radar, which sends out waves that bounce back from objects, helping it tell how far away things are.
How it knows what to do
The car has a brain, a computer, that takes all the information from its eyes and radar. Then it decides if it needs to slow down, stop, or turn. It's like having a really smart friend who tells you when to go or stop in your toy car game!
Sometimes the car even uses lasers, which are like super-accurate rulers that measure distances with amazing precision.
All these parts work together so the driverless car can drive safely, just like you do!
Examples
- Imagine the car has eyes, ears, and a brain working together to know where it is going.
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See also
- How Does a Self-Driving Car See? (Waymo's system explained)?
- How does a self-driving car navigate complex traffic situations?
- How Do Self-Driving Cars See the World?
- How Do Self-Driving Cars Know Where They Are?
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