Overview

• Mark Rober’s video compares Tesla’s Autopilot system with a LiDAR-equipped vehicle, showing Tesla’s struggles in fog, rain, and a painted wall test.
• Critics argue Rober used Tesla’s older Autopilot system rather than its more advanced Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, undermining the test’s relevance to Tesla’s current capabilities.
• The video has drawn accusations of bias, with some viewers suggesting undisclosed promotion of Luminar, the LiDAR company featured in the tests.
• Rober released raw footage to address claims of manipulation, but questions remain about Autopilot disengaging seconds before the foam wall crash.
• The controversy has reignited debates over Tesla’s camera-only approach to autonomy versus the industry-standard use of LiDAR and other sensors.