Musk says Tesla’s robotaxis still cannot reliably see pets at night
Elon Musk has acknowledged that Tesla's robotaxis still struggle to detect animals, such as pets, in low-light conditions. The company is working to improve the vehicle's vision systems as it seeks regulatory approval for autonomous operations.
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Safety concerns regarding autonomous vehicle perception are a major hurdle for the widespread adoption of self-driving technology.
Elon Musk said Tesla’s robotaxis are still working on spotting animals that blend into the road at night, describing the problem as grey kittens…
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