Tesla preparing significant Autopilot upgrade, will use radar as 'primary sensor'

Tesla is preparing a significant upgrade to its autopilot technology for a future software update, the company announced today. The biggest change is in how the company uses its radar sensors. Previously, a camera and image processing system were the the primary sensors, backed up by data from the radar system to verify its findings — but going forward, the camera and radar will work side-by-side to detect obstacles. The improvements are expected in Tesla Software Update 8.0, planned