We are joined by Ro Gupta, the CEO of Carmera to discuss his contribution to an autonomous future. Carmera is a private company that makes real time HD maps for autonomous driving. We talk about his own history and early interest in transportation before diving into the development of digital maps and the apps that have spearheaded this technology. Ro explains data collection, safety policies, and some of the main challenges today. He also describes differences between the US and international markets, notably China. We discuss different solutions, how to share data across platforms, and how Carmera aims to grow in the future.
Key Points From This Episode:

The early roots of Ro&#8217;s interest and affinity for transportation technologies.
 Mapping technologies over the years and the shift towards HD maps. 
 Carmera&#8217;s stance towards LIDAR and data collection.  
 Aiming for the best historical and forward-thinking data set for vehicles.  
 Safety policy, trust, and verification.

HD Maps for an Autonomous Future with Ro Gupta

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