Tesla Is Creating Another Controversy With Its New System

Tesla is currently developing a system for full self-driving that is entirely reliant on cameras and artificial intelligence (AI). It has decided against using traditional equipment such as laser detection for this purpose. A laser detector is an electronic sensor that responds to a traffic laser in 0.006 seconds. This raises new concerns about Tesla's security, which could spark new controversy.

What is the new system?

Tesla chief Elon Musk has apprised of the creation of a system that will have about eight cameras installed around the car and whose job is to collect data in auto's 'deep neutral network'. The new system will be based on real-time readings collected by cameras, which tesla sensors have collected for many years. These cameras will then share the data with the AI system, which will help in autonomous driving.

Why can it cause controversy?

Luminar Technology conducted a test at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, after which questions were raised about Tesla's new system. The test showed two vehicles moving towards a child's effigy at a speed of 48 kmph. The laser system car stops after detecting the barrier, while Tesla's car loses control without stopping, AFP reported.

Many companies have condemned it

Many automakers who are working on advanced autonomous driving systems agree with Luminar Technology. He criticized Tesla cars' dependence on fully AI systems, saying they were focusing on techniques that combine radars based on cameras and systems such as lidar, radio waves, while tesla seems to be less traveling on the road, leaving it self-driving technical norms.

Tesla's automobile mode has also been condemned

Concerns have been raised about Tesla cars in the past. Earlier, there have been several criticisms about its automotive mode. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Tesla cars have caused at least 12 traffic deaths in 2016 due to cars running in automotive mode and hands-free driving. Traffic accidents have killed 20,160 people in the first half of this year. This is 18.4 percent higher than 2020.