Why Are Robotaxis Putting LiDAR Mapping Back in Focus?

Cars at a busy intersection showing sensor detection rings similar to lidar mapping used for understanding traffic and surrounding road conditions

In the last few days, robotaxis have been all over the news again. Several viral crash reports—especially involving Tesla’s camera-only system—sparked fresh debates about whether self-driving cars need more than cameras to stay safe. As these stories spread, something interesting happened: lidar mapping became part of the national conversation again. And while most people see […]