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UNICEF has warned of a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where renewed fighting has displaced more than 500,000 people since December 1, including over 100,000 children. The violence has spread into South Kivu province, damaging schools and forcing families to flee into neighboring Burundi and Rwanda. The US has accused Rwanda of violating a recent Washington-brokered peace agreement.UNICEF has warned of a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where renewed fighting has displaced more than 500,000 people since December 1, including over 100,000 children. The violence has spread into South Kivu province, damaging schools and forcing families to flee into neighboring Burundi and Rwanda. The US has accused Rwanda of violating a recent Washington-brokered peace agreement.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized that international and regional cooperation is essential for Syria's recovery, noting that initial investments are taking shape amidst enormous destruction. He identified the SDF-controlled northeast and Israeli-engaged south as key security concerns. Separately, Fidan urged a limited maritime agreement to protect commercial navigation in the Black Sea if a full Ukraine ceasefire remains elusive.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized that international and regional cooperation is essential for Syria's recovery, noting that initial investments are taking shape amidst enormous destruction. He identified the SDF-controlled northeast and Israeli-engaged south as key security concerns. Separately, Fidan urged a limited maritime agreement to protect commercial navigation in the Black Sea if a full Ukraine ceasefire remains elusive.Turkish exports to Italy increased by approximately 5% in the first eleven months of the year, reaching $11.3 billion, amid strengthening bilateral relations. A sector representative suggests Türkiye could play a pivotal strategic role for Europe by supplying key resources for digital transformation.

UNICEF has warned of a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where renewed fighting has displaced more than 500,000 people since December 1, including over 100,000 children. The violence has spread into South Kivu province, damaging schools and forcing families to flee into neighboring Burundi and Rwanda. The US has accused Rwanda of violating a recent Washington-brokered peace agreement.UNICEF has warned of a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where renewed fighting has displaced more than 500,000 people since December 1, including over 100,000 children. The violence has spread into South Kivu province, damaging schools and forcing families to flee into neighboring Burundi and Rwanda. The US has accused Rwanda of violating a recent Washington-brokered peace agreement.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized that international and regional cooperation is essential for Syria's recovery, noting that initial investments are taking shape amidst enormous destruction. He identified the SDF-controlled northeast and Israeli-engaged south as key security concerns. Separately, Fidan urged a limited maritime agreement to protect commercial navigation in the Black Sea if a full Ukraine ceasefire remains elusive.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized that international and regional cooperation is essential for Syria's recovery, noting that initial investments are taking shape amidst enormous destruction. He identified the SDF-controlled northeast and Israeli-engaged south as key security concerns. Separately, Fidan urged a limited maritime agreement to protect commercial navigation in the Black Sea if a full Ukraine ceasefire remains elusive.Turkish exports to Italy increased by approximately 5% in the first eleven months of the year, reaching $11.3 billion, amid strengthening bilateral relations. A sector representative suggests Türkiye could play a pivotal strategic role for Europe by supplying key resources for digital transformation.

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RoboSense founder questions safety of Tesla's vision-only self-driving

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08:46, 20/10/2025, Monday

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RoboSense founder questions safety of Tesla's vision-only self-driving

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The founder of leading LiDAR manufacturer RoboSense has declared vision-only autonomous driving systems insufficient for safety, directly challenging Tesla's approach. Steven Qiu advocates for multi-sensor integration, asserting that camera-based systems cannot reliably achieve higher automation levels without LiDAR technology.

The chief scientist of RoboSense, the world's largest automotive LiDAR supplier, has raised significant safety concerns about Tesla's camera-focused autonomous driving strategy. Steven Qiu contends that multi-sensor systems provide essential redundancy that vision-only approaches lack, particularly in challenging driving scenarios.

Technical Limitations of Vision-Only Systems

Speaking at Singapore's FutureChina Global Forum, Qiu explained that camera-based systems struggle with numerous "corner cases" that compromise safety. He illustrated this limitation with a practical example: "If there is a white car that has stopped in front of you, it would be challenging for a vision-only system to tell if it's a car or a white cloud in the sky."

The Role of LiDAR in Advanced Automation

The RoboSense founder emphasized that vehicles cannot progress to Level 3 or Level 4 automation under SAE International standards without incorporating LiDAR and complementary sensors. LiDAR technology uses laser beam emissions and return signal measurements to create precise environmental maps, providing critical data beyond visual spectrum capabilities.

Industry Position and Market Context

RoboSense, established in 2014, achieved its position as the global leader in passenger vehicle LiDAR systems in 2024 according to Yole Group analysis. This technical debate occurs as Tesla's Full Self-Driving system remains classified at Level 2 automation, requiring continuous human supervision despite the company's ambitious branding.

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Titles :autonomous driving Elon Musk LiDAR RoboSense self-driving cars Steven Qiu Tesla

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