Posted 9/16/2023, 12:16:25 PM

Musk Stubbornly Rejected LiDAR Despite Engineers' Safety Concerns About Autopilot Reliance on Cameras Alone

Musk demanded engineers "program this right" after Autopilot nearly caused accidents during test drives due to issues with staying in lanes and faded road markings.
Engineers wanted to use LiDAR to improve Autopilot's ability to "see," but Musk insisted on only using cameras to cut costs.
Musk's engineers repeatedly tried to explain the need for LiDAR, but Musk remained stubborn.
Tesla engineers thought there was a huge gap between Musk's autonomous driving goals and what was technologically possible.
Musk's chief of staff appeased him by simply repainting problematic lane lines, not addressing the real issue.

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