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Democratizing Autonomous Mobility
Tesla's approach is unique because it relies on a scalable AI-driven system rather than high-cost mapping-dependent technology used by competitors like Waymo. Tesla's self-driving system learns from real-world driving data through camera perception, enabling a "mapless" approach that can operate broadly across diverse environments.
This AI-centric method allows Tesla to rapidly scale its fleet, producing millions of vehicles annually, significantly surpassing companies with smaller, map-dependent fleets. The ability to produce low-cost, autonomous-capable vehicles en masse positions Tesla to dominate the self-driving market and bring down transportation costs dramatically.