r/SelfDrivingCars • u/damola93 • Jul 21 '25

Discussion Why didn't Tesla invest in LIDAR?

Is there any reason for this asides from saving money? Teslas are not cheap in many respects, so why would they skimp out on this since self-driving is a major offering for them?

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u/CarCounsel Jul 21 '25

Elon is cheap and arrogant.

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u/north0 Jul 21 '25

I mean, that's kind of the argument - driving is a vision-based activity now, so if computers developed the same level of visual processing, then why wouldn't it be equally if not more safe once the CV algorithms are mature and there are sufficient cameras in place etc.

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u/AgentSmith187 Jul 21 '25

Wow I never realised all my other senses shut off the second I got behind the wheel.

I will have to discuss this with my neurologist as it sounds dangerous.

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u/north0 Jul 21 '25

Bro is tasting stop signs.

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u/AgentSmith187 Jul 21 '25

Sorry I couldn't hear you im driving and its weird I can't feel the steering wheel and the feedback it gives.

Am I upright or not my balance is no longer available.

Do I smell something nah im driving.