I would also add that Tesla's sensor systems, while perhaps higher quality, are not exactly new ideas. In one form or other laser/radar-based systems have been in cars going back to the 90s for early collision avoidance, automatic cruise control, etc.[1] Longer in other applications.
At least one study seems to suggest those sensors when deployed in automatic emergency braking systems do have a measurable impact on collisions.[2]
Let's say the failure rate on the sensors was 1 in 100 (I'd be shocked if that many were defective). That means 99 other Teslas are using mutli-sensor systems and not driving with degraded capabilities. It's an asinine claim that doesn't pass basic logic tests. The only way they weren't a substantial improvement is if Tesla's measurements were conducted in only the absolute most ideal conditions for cameras and no other scenarios.
At least one study seems to suggest those sensors when deployed in automatic emergency braking systems do have a measurable impact on collisions.[2]
Let's say the failure rate on the sensors was 1 in 100 (I'd be shocked if that many were defective). That means 99 other Teslas are using mutli-sensor systems and not driving with degraded capabilities. It's an asinine claim that doesn't pass basic logic tests. The only way they weren't a substantial improvement is if Tesla's measurements were conducted in only the absolute most ideal conditions for cameras and no other scenarios.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptive_cruise_control#Histor...
[2]: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/car-insurance/vehicle-safety-...