Explore the critical role of LiDAR technology in achieving safe autonomous driving in this insightful conference talk from Collision Conference. Delve into Luminar's innovative approach to developing high-scale sensing hardware and their partnerships with major automakers. Examine the challenges and opportunities in the autonomous vehicle industry, including recent accidents and their impact on technology development and consumer acceptance. Gain valuable insights from Luminar Founder and CEO Austin Russell as he discusses LiDAR's differentiating factors, its importance in Level 3 vehicles, cost considerations, OEM partnerships, production strategies, and range capabilities. Analyze the Uber crash incident and its implications for the industry. Conclude with a reflection on the future of autonomous vehicles and the path to safer-than-human levels of autonomy.