In Pictures: Tesla VP Floats Laser Cleaning for Robotaxi Cameras Instead of Wipers

A white Tesla Model 3 sits parked on a tree-lined city street, the kind of camera-equipped vehicle at the center of Tesla's robotaxi plans.

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Charging infrastructure remains central to Tesla's fleet ambitions as the company explores self-cleaning camera systems for robotaxis.

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Tesla's minimalist interiors put most vehicle controls on a central touchscreen, a design philosophy that extends to automated features.

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Tesla's factory operations underpin its push toward autonomous vehicles, including the proposed laser-based camera cleaning system.

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A close-up of EV charging highlights the everyday infrastructure that supports Tesla's growing fleet of camera-reliant vehicles.

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A red Tesla Model 3 parked in an urban setting, where robotaxi cameras would need to stay clear of dirt and debris.

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Solar charging stations reflect the renewable-energy ambitions that Tesla pairs with its autonomous driving research.

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A Tesla Model 3 charges at an urban station, a routine stop for vehicles that may one day rely on lasers instead of wipers.

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Rows of charging stations illustrate the scale of EV infrastructure as Tesla eyes a future of self-cleaning robotaxi sensors.

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