Tesla's Robotaxi, launched in Austin, Texas, faces scrutiny after reports of sudden braking failures linked to its full self-driving (FSD) technology. An influencer recounted their shock as the vehicle braked hard without warning, reportedly due to sun glare affecting the FSD sensors. "It braked for no reason," they stated. With over 750 NHTSA complaints regarding phantom braking, experts suggest Tesla’s reliance on vision-only systems may be detrimental, in contrast to Waymo's lidar approach.
Tesla's Robotaxi, launched in Austin, Texas, faces scrutiny after reports of sudden braking failures linked to its full self-driving (FSD) technology. An influencer recounted their shock as the vehicle braked hard without warning, reportedly due to sun glare affecting the FSD sensors. "It braked for no reason," they stated. With over 750 NHTSA complaints regarding phantom braking, experts suggest Tesla’s reliance on vision-only systems may be detrimental, in contrast to Waymo's lidar approach.