Apple is in discussions with multiple suppliers of LiDAR sensors appropriate for a self-driving vehicle, according to Bloomberg.
From the report:The Cupertino, California-based technology giant is in active talks with a number of potential suppliers for these laser-based sensors that allow a car’s computer to “see” its surroundings, said the people, who asked not to be identified due to the private nature of the discussions. The company has been working on a driverless vehicle project for several years and has developed on its own most of the necessary software, underlying processors and artificial intelligence algorithms needed for such a sophisticated system.The report claims that Apple has been working on a driverless vehicle project for several years, and has independently developed most of the necessary software and artificial intelligence algorithms needed for the project, but the so-called "Apple Car" is still believed to be several years away from a potential release.
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