As Ford’s (F) self-driving vehicle business continues to develop, it has discovered a way to keep the sensors of these cars free of bugs…

The answer for Ford was what it calls a “tiara.” The “tiara” sits on top of its self-driving vehicles, holding the cameras, LIDAR, and radar that allows the vehicle to see where it is going. By using the “tiara” to funnel air near the camera lens, an “air curtain” is created that helps to deflect bugs from hitting the sensor, Ford said…

Cleaning was still an issue for the sensors as some bugs were able to break through the “air curtain.” Ford solved the problem with a cleaning system that places nozzles next to the camera lens to spray washer fluid, as needed, to keep the sensors clean., the company said.
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