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"Cameras can look down from on high and predict crop yields, traffic in Walmart parking lots, and tra..." — Om Malik
Cameras can look down from on high and predict crop yields, traffic in Walmart parking lots, and travel patterns on Labor Day weekend. On the ground, they form the foundation of autonomous-driving systems.
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