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The next beta is not going to use radar. Fewer sensors is much better for Tesla since they need aerodynamics and less power consumption for more vehicle range.
by mcot2 6y ago
The next beta is not going to use radar. Fewer sensors is much better for Tesla since they need aerodynamics and less power consumption for more vehicle range. Remember they are making a fully integrated product from the start, not bolt-on technology.
We don’t yet know the limits of the pure vision approach. Elon is very confident in it and I want to see where it goes. Your comments about resolution may or may not matter.
- mlyle 6y ago> The next beta is not going to use radar. I'll believe it when I see it, no matter what recent statements have been. > Fewer sensors is much better for Tesla since they need aerodynamics and less power consumption for more vehicle range. Automotive radars use like 10W. The least your car is using while driving is like 5000W. This may not be the best place to save power-- getting heat pumps on more vehicles and better ones than the present one would make a far bigger difference. > Your comments about resolution may or may not matter. If you can't see a car that will hit you when you commit to merging on a short merge, it is a slight problem.