Reporter and Boy Genius Skirt the Law in Self Driving Car

The video follows a journey to Las Vegas with George Hotz, a renowned hacker who built a self-driving car in his garage. The narrative explores Hotz's background, his innovative approach to self-driving technology, and the challenges faced during a road test in Nevada. Despite technical difficulties, the car performs well, showcasing the potential of camera-based navigation. The video concludes with reflections on the journey and the future of self-driving cars.

What is unique about George Hotz's approach to building a self-driving car?

• He uses a set of predefined rules for the car to follow.

• The car is controlled remotely by a human driver.

• The car learns by mimicking driving behavior.

• He relies solely on radar technology.

Why did George Hotz have to move his testing to Nevada?

• California's DMV restricted his experiments.

• Nevada has better roads for testing.

• Nevada offered him a financial incentive.

• He wanted to test the car in desert conditions.

What technological component does Hotz believe is sufficient for driving the car?

• Radar

• Lidar

• Cameras

• Ultrasonic sensors

What challenge did Hotz's car face while driving in Nevada?

• Mechanical failure

• Poor road conditions

• Heavy traffic

• Lighting issues due to the sun

How did the car perform on the Vegas Strip?

• It failed to navigate the roads.

• It required constant human intervention.

• It successfully navigated the strip autonomously.

• It got lost and needed GPS assistance.