Two Waymos Equipped With LiDAR Crash

The autonomous vehicle industry is divided on whether to use LiDAR or cameras for self-driving. Elon Musk champions a camera-only approach, arguing it's more human-like and cost-effective. Tesla vehicles exclusively use cameras for navigation, while competitors like Waymo opt for more expensive LiDAR technology. Critics of Tesla's camera-only system point to it as a significant flaw. However, two Waymo vehicles equipped with LiDAR recently collided with each other. A Tesla investor noted the lack of media coverage for this Waymo incident, contrasting it with the intense media scrutiny Tesla would face for a similar event. This user suggested that negative headlines about Tesla drive more clicks for media outlets. Despite this crash, progress towards safer autonomous driving continues. The incident highlights the ongoing debate and differing approaches in the race for self-driving technology.