Tesla's recent sighting of a Model X outfitted with a LiDAR rig contradicts CEO Elon Musk's firm stance against using LiDAR for its Full Self-Driving technology, raising questions about the company's testing methodologies.
At Tesla Autonomy Day in 2019, Musk labeled LiDAR as 'a fool's errand', asserting that any reliance on LiDAR is a path to failure for autonomous driving. This statement highlights Tesla's commitment to a vision-centric approach, despite the recent use of LiDAR in some test vehicles.
Despite Musk's assertions, the Model X testing mule equipped with LiDAR indicates that Tesla may be utilizing this technology for data collection or validation purposes. The ongoing use of LiDAR raises potential implications for Tesla's future developments.
Tesla is gearing up to unveil its Robotaxi on October 10 after delays. The preparation included a redesign and additional elements to showcase, reflecting their commitment to innovation, even if it seemingly contradicts previous statements about LiDAR.
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