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Night-time driving remains a challenge for autonomous systems due to low visibility and glare issues. Tesla's hardware upgrades address this, reducing glare on signs and improving visibility in dark conditions. The deployment of Hardware 4, with its higher pixel density, enhances-night vision, allowing FSD to operate confidently even after sunset—a vital feature for ride-hailing and city driving.
Tesla emphasizes that their AI relies primarily on camera-based sensing rather than lidar, arguing that lidar becomes less useful amid the variability of real-world environments. Instead, Tesla's neural networks and high-quality visual data form the backbone of their perception system, capable of adapting to changing urban landscapes.