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> Tesla was also thinking about its Autopilot system when conceptualizing the patent for the wiper system. The argument is that traditional wiper systems aren't
by shalmanese 7y ago
> Tesla was also thinking about its Autopilot system when conceptualizing the patent for the wiper system. The argument is that traditional wiper systems aren't as robust as this new electromagnetic system; time and weather can lead to corrosion, making the traditional setup less effective over time. The resulting lack of visibility could hamper Autopilot and other autonomous-driving aids that use cameras to track lanes and objects around the car. Better visibility is better for the cameras and, of course, for the driver.
That makes no sense. Autopilot cameras are not in the passenger compartment and would be unaffected by wipers.
- wwwigham 7y agoIn a Tesla, isn't there a camera in the middle between the driver and passenger inside the passenger compartment at the very top of the windshield?
- ryanong 7y agoThis! A friend actually used to work on those systems. Hilarious amounts of complexity figuring out auto wipers
- SEJeff 7y agoYes, OP has no idea about cameras in a Tesla. Source: I own a Model 3 and just looked. There is a camera on the front of the center rearview mirror on the windshield side.
- natch 7y agoYes, but three, not just one.
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- hn_throwaway_99 7y agoThis whole article makes no sense. They really think a small improvement in windshield wiper efficiency is going to noticeably change the range of a Tesla vehicle?
- jeffpalmer 7y agoActually the front facing cameras are housed in the assembly behind the rear view mirror (behind the windshield) and are reliant on the wipers to clear the windshield. See the following image: https://images.app.goo.gl/WWXn1PbTaE3XWQmq7 https://images.app.goo.gl/WWXn1PbTaE3XWQmq7
- jonnybgood 7y agoThey are top center of the windshield.
- gleglegle 7y agoThey absolutely are. Three cameras above the rear view mirror are kept clear by the wipers.