Elon Musk Says Tesla Doesn't Need Lidar Because 'People Don't Shoot Lasers Out Of Their Eyes' After YouTubers Put His Cars Through Wylie E. Coyote Tests
Elon Musk advocates for Tesla's camera-based self-driving technology over LiDAR, calling it unnecessary and expensive. Despite Musk's criticism, Tesla quietly became Luminar's top customer, using their LiDAR sensors. Recent tests show LiDAR outperforms in challenging weather conditions.