E1110 The Next Unicorns E18: Ghost Locomotion CEO John Hayes builds self-driving kits for consumer vehicles, shares insights on cameras vs. Lidar, targeting highways, 5G’s impact on self-driving & more

John Hayes, CEO and co-founder of Ghost Locomotion, is at the forefront of bringing self-driving kits to consumer vehicles. He discusses the critical debate between cameras and LiDAR for detection, the challenges of retrofitting various car models, and the impact of 5G on autonomous driving. Hayes also highlights the environmental hurdles that self-driving tech faces, like fog and humidity, and the significance of developing intuitive algorithms for safety. His insights shed light on the industry's journey toward safer, smarter roads.