Why Autonomous Vehicles Can't Handle Construction Workers

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore why self-driving cars still struggle to safely navigate around construction workers. Using data from a 2025 study by the University of Michigan, they discuss how autonomous vehicles fail to predict the erratic movements of workers on foot near heavy machinery. They also touch on recent stock performance of companies like Tesla and GM, and how Mercedes-Benz is experimenting with augmented reality to communicate intent. The conversation highlights the gap between lidar-perfect road mapping and the chaotic reality of active construction zones. #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #ConstructionWorkers #Lidar #MercedesBenz #AugmentedReality #UniversityOfMichigan #Tesla #GM #Safety #AI #Technology #FexingoTechnology #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #MobilityTech #AutonomousDriving #ConstructionSites Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo