As a quick refresher, ultrasonic sensors function by sending out ultrasonic “chirps,” or sound waves, in the range of 23 kHz to 40 kHz, well above the human audible range of 20 kHz. These “ultrasonic” ...

The automaker will leave some features disabled in new cars until cameras can replace the function of ultrasonic sensors in practice, to be activated later. The EV maker has shunned LiDAR ...

Tesla claims that these functions will be restored once its vision-only system has achieved parity with the old ultrasonic sensors.

An expensive vehicle sold in the luxury segment without ultrasonic sensors? Sure, why not. Just don’t expect Autopark, Park Assist, Summon, and Smart Summon to function anymore. Tesla promised ...

One of the standout benefits of ultrasonic sensors is their ability to function well in conditions that typically challenge optical sensors. Optical scanners may struggle when reading wet ...

Tesla’s initial sensor suite included several cameras, radar, and 12 ultrasonic sensors (USS). However, the automaker will remove USS from the Model 3 and Model Y this year before doing the same ...

Tesla might have saved $150 per vehicle just by removing the ultrasonic sensors. Several features were impacted, including Autopark, Park Assist, and Summon functions, although Tesla promised to ...