I think LIDAR is essential - at least for any cars to achieve L5 in the next 4 years.
[which I also think will happen]
I think it will become cheaper - probably to ~$1-2k in the next two years.
And even if it doesn't, we aren't expecting self-driving cars to replace the fleet of cars on the road, we're expecting to increase utilization % of cars. So we won't need as many vehicles, and the cost per mile will still be much cheaper.
But GTA V is scriptable. We'll be able to simulate LIDAR in-game within a few months, if desired. So... all-told, I'm pretty excited about the possibilities here.
[which I also think will happen]
I think it will become cheaper - probably to ~$1-2k in the next two years.
And even if it doesn't, we aren't expecting self-driving cars to replace the fleet of cars on the road, we're expecting to increase utilization % of cars. So we won't need as many vehicles, and the cost per mile will still be much cheaper.
But GTA V is scriptable. We'll be able to simulate LIDAR in-game within a few months, if desired. So... all-told, I'm pretty excited about the possibilities here.