Musk Explains Why Tesla Robotaxi Is Not Running at Night, and Lidar Is the Answer

Elon Musk say Tesla is working to prevent robotaxis from running over gray cats on the road

Tesla's self-driving cabs use cameras to detect cats and other hazards on the streets.

Musk explains why Tesla Robotaxi is not running at night, and lidar is the answer

Elon Musk says the main thing holding back Tesla Robotaxi’s night hours is that the cars have a hard time seeing pets in the dark. His example was “grey kittens on grey tarmac.” That’s a low-light, low-contrast detection problem, which is the textbook weakness of cameras and the exact thing lidar and radar handle. Musk has spent years calling those sensors a “crutch” and a “fool’s errand.” more…

Musk says pet safety behind Robotaxi nighttime limits

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk said the company is working to ensure its Robotaxi vehicles do not hit pets that may be difficult to detect.Responding to a post…