Elon Musk is lying about Tesla's self-driving and I have the DMs to prove it
13 days ago
- #Autonomous-Driving
- #Tesla
- #Sensor-Fusion
- Elon Musk claims Tesla's camera-only autonomous driving is safer than systems using lidar and radar, despite evidence to the contrary.
- Tesla removed radar sensors in 2021, transitioning to 'Tesla Vision,' a vision-only approach, despite engineers' objections.
- Musk argues sensor fusion (combining radar/lidar with cameras) increases risk, but experts and competitors like Waymo prove otherwise.
- Waymo and Baidu have successfully deployed Level 4 autonomous systems using sensor fusion, while Tesla remains at Level 2.
- Musk admitted in 2021 that high-resolution radar with vision would be safer than vision alone, but Tesla hasn't pursued it.
- Tesla's Robotaxi struggles in inclement weather, while Waymo operates in heavy rain, contradicting Musk's claims.
- Experts argue sensor fusion reduces uncertainty, similar to how humans use multiple senses for better perception.
- Tesla's vision-only approach may limit its ability to surpass human driving safety without additional sensors like radar or lidar.
- Waymo operates over 1,500 autonomous vehicles rider-only, while Tesla's Robotaxi still requires human supervisors.
- Musk's misleading statements aim to position Tesla as the sole leader in autonomy, despite competitors' advancements.