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A simple pattern of black-and-white stripes could cause an autonomous vehicle or robot to misjudge how far away an obstacle is, potentially triggering an unexpected maneuver or even a collision, according to new University of Florida research.
The finding exposes a previously overlooked vulnerability in the technology that autonomous systems use to perceive depth — a critical capability for vehicles, drones and robots navigating their surroundings.
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