
Dillon Loomis
@DillonLoomis · Jun 9, 2025
Hey @bgurley - the reason Tesla is NOT using lidar with no plans to isn't just about cost
It's a sensor fusion problem. When different sensors (lidar, radar, cameras) provide contradictory data it leads to challenges with perception inconsistency
Tesla has over 3.8B miles now

Elon Musk
@elonmusk
We turned off the radar in the car, because it was more noise than signal
04:47 AM · June 10, 2025 · 90.6K views
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