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A pivotal discussion surrounds the contrasting visions of autonomy between Tesla and Whimo, particularly regarding safety. Whimo’s philosophy positions their vehicles as more advanced than human drivers; however, many experts question whether this translates to actual safety benefits. Tesla advocates for a human-like approach to driving, emphasizing the evolutionary aspect of development over a more complex sensor-based system.
This discourse reflects the overarching sentiment that while multiple sensors could enhance safety, there’s no guarantee that this complexity will yield better performance than Tesla’s approach, which puts software and simplicity at the forefront.