Cameras

In 2025, Elon Musk advocated for AI, digital neural networks, and cameras as the optimal solution for autonomous driving, emphasizing that the world’s road systems are designed for visual perception. He views lidar as problematic for safety, while opposing voices from companies such as Huawei champion lidar technology for its safety benefits. The article highlights the limitations of lidar in terms of weather sensitivity and information density compared to high-resolution cameras.