Tesla to Remove Model 3/Y Ultrasonic Sensors, Focusing on a "Pure Vision" Approach
2022-10-07
Tesla to Remove Model 3/Y Ultrasonic Sensors, Focusing on a "Pure Vision" Approach
IT Home reported on October 5 that, according to news sources, Tesla announced on Tuesday local time it will begin removing ultrasonic sensors from its vehicles this month, as the company plans to rely exclusively on cameras for both safety and advanced driver-assistance features. Currently, Tesla cars are equipped with 12 ultrasonic sensors—short-range sound sensors installed in the front and rear bumpers—primarily used for parking and detecting nearby objects at close range.
When discussing ultrasonic sensors, Guidehouse Insights analyst Sam Abuelsamid said: "This will save them a few dollars. I mean, these things are pretty inexpensive." Due to the chip shortage, Tesla began phasing out radar sensors last year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk had previously stated that Tesla could achieve full self-driving capability using only cameras—but he has yet to meet his goal of launching an autonomous taxi service that requires no human driver.
Following multiple accidents, Tesla's Autopilot system has come under increasing scrutiny from regulators, lawmakers, and the public. IT Home has learned that Tesla announced it will begin phasing out ultrasonic sensors in the Model 3 and Model Y models globally over the next few months, with plans to remove them entirely from the Model S and Model X by 2023. Tesla emphasized that this transition will temporarily limit the automatic parking feature but will not affect the vehicles' collision safety ratings.
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Tesla to Remove Model 3/Y Ultrasonic Sensors, Focusing on a "Pure Vision" Approach
2022-10-07
Tesla to Remove Model 3/Y Ultrasonic Sensors, Focusing on a "Pure Vision" Approach
IT Home reported on October 5 that, according to news sources, Tesla announced on Tuesday local time it will begin removing ultrasonic sensors from its vehicles this month, as the company plans to rely exclusively on cameras for both safety and advanced driver-assistance features. Currently, Tesla cars are equipped with 12 ultrasonic sensors—short-range sound sensors installed in the front and rear bumpers—primarily used for parking and detecting nearby objects at close range.
When discussing ultrasonic sensors, Guidehouse Insights analyst Sam Abuelsamid said: "This will save them a few dollars. I mean, these things are pretty inexpensive." Due to the chip shortage, Tesla began phasing out radar sensors last year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk had previously stated that Tesla could achieve full self-driving capability using only cameras—but he has yet to meet his goal of launching an autonomous taxi service that requires no human driver.
Following multiple accidents, Tesla's Autopilot system has come under increasing scrutiny from regulators, lawmakers, and the public. IT Home has learned that Tesla announced it will begin phasing out ultrasonic sensors in the Model 3 and Model Y models globally over the next few months, with plans to remove them entirely from the Model S and Model X by 2023. Tesla emphasized that this transition will temporarily limit the automatic parking feature but will not affect the vehicles' collision safety ratings.
Translated from Sina Auto
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