engle
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Of course not (did you read the article?), but they seem to have invented hardware sensors (two radars spaced apart) that work in adverse weather conditions. Perhaps Tesla already evaluated their tech and passed on it...Tesla is just using a few test mules equipped with lidar to validate the Tesla Vision 3d models. It's a good tool for doing that. Tesla has extensive lidar experience in-house (including Elon himself). They know what lidar is good for and what it's limitations are. And the limitations are numerous and fundamental.
I do not think it's unfortunate that UCSD researchers are working with Toyota instead of Tesla. Do you really think UCSD researchers have more advanced machine vision or autonomous driving ability than Tesla?
100% Off-topic: It's 11:40 PDT now my birthday ends in 20 minutes. Instead of waiting longer for a 3-motor CT, I'm going to pre-order a new Model X after I saw and recorded the Plaid at the Fremont Factory on Monday: (13,000 hits so far seems to be a lot of pent-up demand or curiosity which is bullish?).
I pre-ordered a Model S on my birthday in 2011 (and bought some stock which worked out pretty well lol) so I like to order my cars on my birthday out of lucky superstition unless it is after a reveal like Model X P90D.
I also have to order a Model Y for my son, who was going to get our 2018 Model 3 DM as a hand-me-down until some idiot insured by Tesla ran a red light in his brand new white Model 3 and sideswiped me last Saturday: (this only happens in Fremont, folks!)
Tesla San Jose Body Shop says they will need to weld in a section of the replaced frame. I'm not going to give him a car like that so will trade it back to Tesla let them sell it. The Y is far superior to the 3 anyway.
Good night from Fremont!
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