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Matrix headlights - finally???
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Zilla91
Active Member
Because it's not that easy and Tesla's software team isn't as good as some like to think they are.
Because they obviously have zero interest in it and don’t think it’s worth the time and effort.
I mean quick google and first one I see.
https://github.com/lewjiayi/Vehicle-Headlight-Tracker
It would be very easy for Tesla to fix the crap auto headlights. However, in their hubris they refuse to admit that Vision doesn’t and never will work and so refuse to fit a cheap, reliable rain sensor instead.
Given that matrix lights will also rely on a camera that gets obscured very easily perhaps Tesla haven’t introduced matrix capability because they know it won’t work.
Jason71
Well-Known Member
Yes but since when did that stop them? normally they do it anyway and just call it beta.
No cars in the US have matrix headlights today, so it's not really a pressing matter for them in terms of competition.
The US vehicle regulations were recently changed to allow them, but apparently the regulations are so complex and different to European rules that no one yet has bothered to build something specific to the US. If Tesla do introduce them to the US market they could be the first with the technology
The US vehicle regulations were recently changed to allow them, but apparently the regulations are so complex and different to European rules that no one yet has bothered to build something specific to the US. If Tesla do introduce them to the US market they could be the first with the technology
matrix headlights on audi works off the same position windscreen based camera system, i dont believe for 1 second that my now (5 year old audi) had a better front facing camera than my telsa.
The headlights on the Audi were simply incredible, the matrix stuff was breath taking, i believe it probably has to do with processing power, or how much the camera is used for and has to deceifer, extrapolate.
audi, speed signal, light sources, lane assist.
tesla, speed signal, bicylces, cone, bins, kerbs, road markings, traffic signs, traffic lights, and probably 50 other things.
The headlights on the Audi were simply incredible, the matrix stuff was breath taking, i believe it probably has to do with processing power, or how much the camera is used for and has to deceifer, extrapolate.
audi, speed signal, light sources, lane assist.
tesla, speed signal, bicylces, cone, bins, kerbs, road markings, traffic signs, traffic lights, and probably 50 other things.
goRt
Active Member
No cars in the US have matrix headlights today, so it's not really a pressing matter for them in terms of competition.
The US vehicle regulations were recently changed to allow them, but apparently the regulations are so complex and different to European rules that no one yet has bothered to build something specific to the US. If Tesla do introduce them to the US market they could be the first with the technology
Tesla has been making a shipping Y/3 with matrix headlights for sometime in the USA
Other manufacturers have got years of development in their systems, and they are at this point several generations in. These systems are very impressive and can do things like projecting driver aid stuff on the road, blocking out road signs from being lit up (reflections), etc.
I’ll be interested to see what Tesla manage, but given it doesn’t seem to be affecting sales I’m not sure how much effort they would put into it.
I’ll be interested to see what Tesla manage, but given it doesn’t seem to be affecting sales I’m not sure how much effort they would put into it.
LiamPope
Member
Not sure how a rain sensor would help with the auto headlights??
Cars 10 years old have matrix headlights working fine using a camera. It's pure lack of giving a *sugar* from Tesla.
Tesla Model 3 Highland approved to receive adaptive headlights in Europe
This article suggests this is focused on the M3H. No date on the OTA update though unsurprisingly
This article suggests this is focused on the M3H. No date on the OTA update though unsurprisingly
Yes that wouldn’t surprise me, even the fog light replacement functionality is coming after they start shipping the cars. Normal Tesla approach.
You don’t say! Yes I know - I’ve owned three Audis with absolutely superb matrix headlights and still have an A6. My point is that if Tesla can’t get something as simple as auto wipers to work using a camera then I’m not convinced they will be able to execute something much more complex like matrix headlights. Many people on this forum attribute the fact that the wipers are so crap to the windscreen in front of the camera being dirty. If this is the case it will be the same for matrix headlights.
Jason71
Well-Known Member
I think matrix is easir than wipers. Seeing rain on glass is actually hard which is why no one else uses cameras for wipers. Everyone uses cameras for matrix and Tesla knows camers so they should be ok at that.
