Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer and popular YouTuber, has sparked controversy with his recent video titled "Can You Fool a Self Driving Car?" In this demonstration, a Tesla on Autopilot crashed through a painted wall and simulated obstacles, highlighting potential flaws in the vehicle's camera-only navigation system. Rober's findings drew significant attention and backlash from Tesla enthusiasts, prompting debates over the legitimacy of his methods and intentions. His tests contrasted Tesla's approach with that of a Lexus SUV equipped with LIDAR, discussing the importance of diverse sensor technologies in autonomous driving.
I can definitively say for the first time in the history of the world, Tesla's optical camera system would absolutely smash through a fake wall without even a slight tap on the brakes.
Tesla's fanboys have since cried foul, arguing that the EV maker could even sue Rober for 'false advertising/misleading an audience', according to YouTuber Kevin 'Meet Kevin' Paffrath.
In a separate post seemingly responding to the allegations, Rober shared the 'raw footage of my Tesla going through the wall.'
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