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The US-based electric-car specialist may soon employ millimetre wave radar sensors into its autonomous driving tech.
Tesla could soon use a range of millimetre-wave radar sensors for autonomous functions, according to a Federal Communication Commission filing uncovered by Electrek.com.
While the document is light on details, millimetre wave sensors typically employ high frequency radio waves to detect objects and estimate range, velocity, and angle with a high degree accuracy.
The US-based electric-car specialist currently uses cameras and radar cruise control to operate its autonomous driving features, and it’s expected any new technology would complement existing systems.
The paperwork suggests Tesla is looking for approval to use the radar technology on public roads in a wide range of markets, including Australia, the USA, Canada, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Israel.
CarAdvice has approached Tesla for comment. This story will be updated with its response.
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