Re:Tesla Q1 2021 Results
by blamazon on Tuesday April 27, 2021 @12:52AM
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You are confusing radar and lidar I think. True solid state automotive lidar is largely still in a research state. Most 'solid state' lidar sensors actually have very tiny moving parts in the form of MEMS assemblies. Even more delicate than a macro mechanical assembly.
But for radar, correct, those modules are available as a commodity for automotive lifescales.
The general problem is that simple, cost effective radar is low precision while expensive, complex lidar is high precision.
But for radar, correct, those modules are available as a commodity for automotive lifescales.
The general problem is that simple, cost effective radar is low precision while expensive, complex lidar is high precision.