AI-powered single monocular camera enables autonomous vehicles to react fast, see in 3D, and operate more safely/ cheaply

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-03-ai-camera-tech-cars.html

"MonoFG: state-of-the-art accuracy, about $300/ unit (LiDAR costs up to $75K)... accurately distinguishea between foreground/ background, detecting pedestrians, cyclists, other vehicles... virtually real-time 18 fps decision-making, accuracy comparable with LiDAR, ranked No.1 for cyclist detection... this human-first AI reduces accident risks and increases public trust in self-driving technology. Real-world testing shows that MonoFG enhances road safety by enabling smarter, real-time decision-making"

Related: Japanese Automaker Nissan Is Developing Vehicles With Self-Driving Technology
https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2025-09-21/japanese-automaker-nissan-is-developing-self-driving-technology