Google Street View contains images, not point clouds. And based on my usage, it's updated roughly every year. This is not even close to sufficient for their self-driving cars.
> Google Street View contains images, not point clouds.
You are wrong[1]. Streetview vans have been outfitted with LIDAR for years and generate 3D models as they drive. Just because you do not see the point-cloud data in your browser doesn't mean Google doesn't have it.
Neat! I stand corrected. I wonder if the map data they have all over the country/world/wherever is comparable to the cities they test their cars in. If so, that would be fantastic.
You are wrong[1]. Streetview vans have been outfitted with LIDAR for years and generate 3D models as they drive. Just because you do not see the point-cloud data in your browser doesn't mean Google doesn't have it.
1. http://google-street-view.com/about-google-street-view/