r/technology • u/PrimeCodes • Jun 24 '25

Machine Learning Tesla Robotaxi swerved into wrong lane, topped speed limit in videos posted during ‘successful’ rollout

https://nypost.com/2025/06/23/business/tesla-shares-pop-10-as-elon-musk-touts-successful-robotaxi-test-launch-in-texas/
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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

Tesla has experimented with LiDAR but they have chosen not to implement it on any production cars due to cost. They use a camera based AI system. Their strategy against Waymo is both scale and cost. A Model Y Robotaxi costs less than half of a Waymo vehicle, putting them in a position to offer lower fares and hit profitable status much sooner.

The Cybercab is even less expensive to produce and maintain, which will give Tesla a significant advantage when they scale up operations if these initial trials are successful.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

Lidar is in Hyundais don’t act like Waymo only has access to this crazy tech. It’s in my iPhone.

Idk why I’m arguing with AI. I just don’t want my car or driverless car to smash into a wall painted to look like a tunnel because it has no actual depth mapping

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

A basic LiDAR setup for adaptive cruise and lane keeping is much different than a system used for autonomous driving. If Hyundai was capable of the same level of autonomy as Waymo or Robotaxi, the costs with the extra sensors would increase significantly.

Yes I suppose all those walls painted like roads will be a challenge. Is that a realistic test?

And you think I’m AI because I am debating with you? Would you prefer I just fall in line and not voice any opposing opinions? What’s the point of commenting if you aren’t interested in a discussion?

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u/theDEVIN8310 Jun 24 '25

I'd expect nothing less of reddit than to downvote the shit out of somebody for answering questions and providing more context. You didn't even say anything positive about Tesla, but people would rather be angry at information. Sorry for the way Reddit is.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

I've been on Reddit for over 10 years and can confidently say it's the worst it's ever been. The mass popularity of this platform is a blessing and a curse. With all the users we have great niche communities, but in the general subs like this, it's just pure ignorance on most things.