Nauto Backs into the Driverless Car

Palo Alto, California-based Nauto uses deep learning to enable dashboard-mounted cameras and other image sensors to alert drivers about oncoming traffic, lights, and other hazards. Deep learning also enables Nauto's cameras to recognize when a collision is imminent, so they can record the events. Images and data about the accident are stored in the cloud for sharing with a fleet manager, insurance company, and/or the police via Nauto's mobile app. Founded in 2015 by Stefan Heck and Fredrick Soo, Nauto raised 12 million in Series A funding in April and has received additional investments from Toyota, BMW, and Allianz. Many more are injured and maimed.