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Tesla’s approach relies only on cameras and vision AI, avoiding reliance on external sensors like LiDAR, which many competitors still deploy for autonomous driving. This makes Tesla's achievement even more impressive, especially in less controlled environments. Critics often dismiss Tesla’s technology as limited to relatively tame or closed environments, but these recent miles tell a different story.
Tesla is preparing to deploy this system more broadly in Austin, with a tentative rollout expected in June. Although delays are common, the company appears confident that its software has reached a “good enough” threshold for full autonomous operation—at least within the limited scope of the initial deployment zone.