In Pictures: Ex-Tesla Autopilot chief calls vision-only self-driving a 'weird religious stance'

Modern vehicle cockpits rely increasingly on cameras and sensors as autonomy debates intensify.

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Camera-based systems must interpret glare, reflections, and low light that radar once handled.

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Tesla is pushing camera-only Cybercabs into driverless service on Austin streets.

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Anderson argues that dropping radar ignores the physics of how sensors perform in real conditions.

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The vision-only bet faces scrutiny as autonomous vehicles move from testing to public roads.

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Critics say camera-only autonomy can struggle with fast, unpredictable maneuvers.

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GM's Sterling Anderson, who ran Tesla's Autopilot in 2015-2016, called the approach a 'weird religious stance.'

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The debate over sensor suites comes as driverless services expand beyond controlled test environments.

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Tesla's camera-only strategy now faces its bluntest rebuke yet from a former Autopilot leader.

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