Perhaps companies need to test their safety devices first. I.e., first prove that their LiDAR correctly identifies pedestrians, cyclists, etc. From there, build test-vehicles with redundancy, e.g. with multiple LiDAR devices. Then prove that the vehicles actually stop in case of emergency. And only then actually hit the road.
Of course, the US department of transportation should have set up proper certification for all of this. They could have easily done so because they can arbitrarily choose the certification costs.
Of course, the US department of transportation should have set up proper certification for all of this. They could have easily done so because they can arbitrarily choose the certification costs.