Published May 20, 2020

Sertac Karaman: Robots That Fly and Robots That Drive | Lex Fridman Podcast #97

Roboticist Sertac Karaman delves into the future of autonomous transportation, discussing the innovations driving flying cars, the role of drone racing in AI development, and the transformative impact of autonomous vehicles on urban mobility. He emphasizes advancements in simulation and sensor technology as vital components for training systems to safely navigate and revolutionize our cities.

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Sertac Karaman: Robots That Fly and Robots That Drive | Lex Fridman Podcast #97

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Autonomous Future

Rethinking Shuttle Services

Aggressive Drone Flight

Camera vs. LiDAR

High-Speed Computing

Data Density Insights

Building Autonomous Vehicles

Crashes and Learning

Hardware-Software Co-Design

Flying Cars Feasibility

Closing Technology Gaps

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Innovative Shuttle Solutions

Beauty in Decision Making

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Autonomous Flight

Simulation and AI

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Autonomous FlightSertac Karaman, a leading roboticist, discusses the future of flying cars and the technological advancements needed to make them a reality. He also explores the role of drone racing in advancing AI and the high-speed computing required for autonomous vehicles.

Autonomous Flight

Simulation and AISimulation environments are pivotal in developing autonomous systems, particularly for flying robots and drones. Sertac Karaman discusses the challenges and advancements in simulating sensors and human behavior, which are crucial for training perception algorithms.

Simulation and AI

Autonomous VehiclesSertac Karaman examines the strategies of autonomous vehicle companies, focusing on innovation, safety, and urban mobility transformation. He discusses the societal and infrastructural impacts of integrating these technologies into urban environments.

Autonomous Vehicles

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