CLEAN : Uber launches groundbreaking driverless car service

The video discusses Uber's self-driving car technology, focusing on its mission to provide reliable transportation. It highlights Pittsburgh as an ideal testing ground due to its challenging environment. The video explains the sensors used in self-driving cars, including lasers and cameras, to create a 3D map and detect traffic light colors.

What is the core mission of Uber as mentioned in the video?

• To create the fastest cars

• To offer reliable transportation everywhere

• To provide luxury transportation

• To reduce traffic congestion

Why is Pittsburgh considered an ideal location for testing self-driving cars?

• It has a simple road network

• It is a new city with no traffic problems

• It experiences mild weather

• It has world-class engineering talent and challenging conditions

What unique feature does the cone-shaped sensor on self-driving cars have?

• It only detects colors

• It has 64 lasers firing at high frequency

• It uses a single laser

• It is used for decoration

What is the purpose of the camera below the cone-shaped sensor?

• To measure speed

• To detect road signs

• To colorize the range information and identify traffic light colors

• To take selfies

How does the sensor system contribute to the safety of self-driving cars?

• By playing music

• By creating a 3D map of the surroundings

• By making the car faster

• By reducing fuel consumption