Waymo Cautions Against Camera-Only Autonomous Driving as Tesla Prepares Robotaxi Launch
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Ahead of Tesla's anticipated robotaxi reveal, Waymo is publicly emphasizing the limitations of camera-only autonomous driving systems. While not naming Tesla directly, Waymo's VP of Onboard Software highlights the critical role of redundant sensor suites, including lidar, for safe and robust self-driving operations, subtly challenging Tesla's vision-centric approach to its 'Cybercab' service.
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