The self-driving car just inched a bit closer to reality with the demonstration of the “Spirit of Berlin”, a collaboration between the Fraunhofer Institute and the Freie Universitat , Berlin.
The car operates with input from a pair of rotating laser scanners installed on the roof. Together, the scanners capture two 360 degree views at 2 Hz, allowing the car to recognize roads, footpaths, pedestrians, and buildings.
