first of all, their approach does not rely on map level labeling for runtime. They do that for training, but so does every other player. High precision maps are used as a form of GPS in their solution. They also use it to determine delta if road conditions change and alert ops.
Second of all, they’re using cameras to detect things like signs and trash cans! I don’t know where this misconception came from that Waymo only uses lidar, but it demonstrates a lack of familiarity with the problem space and the solutions
