TechnologyTesla Extends Austin Robotaxi Hours Amid Musk's Defense of Cameras
Tesla has extended the operating hours of its Robotaxi service in Austin, linking the change to improved night-time animal detection using its camera-based autonomous driving system. Elon Musk continues to reject lidar technology, favoring cameras and AI despite competitors like Waymo using multiple sensors. Tesla's approach faces regulatory scrutiny after investigations into Full Self-Driving crashes in low-visibility conditions.
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