Tesla's head of self-driving admits 'lagging a couple years' behind Waymo
a year ago
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- Tesla's head of self-driving admits the company is 'a couple years' behind Waymo in autonomous driving technology.
- Tesla's approach is cheaper than Waymo's, but the quality is considered equal, despite the lag in development.
- Tesla currently offers Level 2 ADAS, requiring driver supervision, while Waymo provides Level 4 autonomous rides.
- Tesla plans to start Level 4 autonomous rides in Austin next month, using the same vehicles as customers but with optimized software and teleoperation support.
- Waymo's cost challenges include lidar sensors and vehicle production scale, but it already operates in multiple markets with over 250,000 paid rides weekly.
- Tesla's potential to scale faster than Waymo is questioned, with vehicle availability being its main advantage.
- The success of Tesla's autonomous program may depend on teleoperation ratios, regional training, and regulatory approvals.