Tensor Robocar: The First Level 4 Self-Driving Vehicle Designed for Private Ownership

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Tensor emerges as the world’s first company to design and market a Level 4 autonomous vehicle specifically for private ownership.

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Unlike the robotaxi-focused approach that has dominated the industry, Tensor’s philosophy centers on “Own Your Autonomy,” a vision where individuals possess their own Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) agents rather than relying on fleet-based services.

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The company’s core mission extends beyond traditional automotive boundaries, positioning the Tensor Robocar as an embodied personal AGI that empowers owners with time, freedom, and autonomy.

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Tensor’s origins trace back to AutoX, founded in August 2016 by Jianxiong Xiao, a former MIT PhD and Princeton University assistant professor known professionally as “Professor X”.

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Xiao established AutoX in Silicon Valley with the goal of democratizing autonomous driving technology, making it affordable and accessible to everyone rather than limited to premium services.

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The Tensor Robocar distinguishes itself through comprehensive sensor redundancy and purpose-built autonomous architecture.

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The vehicle incorporates over 100 strategically placed sensors, including 37 high-definition cameras, 5 custom LiDAR units, 11 radar sensors, 22 microphones, ultrasonic sensors, collision detectors, and water sensors.

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Every contour and surface element optimizes sensor placement and performance, eliminating blind spots and ensuring unobstructed sensor operation. The design maximizes sensor visibility while minimizing occlusions that could compromise autonomous functionality.

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Tensor Robocar: The First Level 4 Self-Driving Vehicle Designed for Private Ownership

Tensor emerges as the world’s first company to design and market a Level 4 autonomous vehicle specifically for private ownership.

Unlike the robotaxi-focused approach that has dominated the industry, Tensor’s philosophy centers on “Own Your Autonomy,” a vision where individuals possess their own Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) agents rather than relying on fleet-based services.

The company’s core mission extends beyond traditional automotive boundaries, positioning the Tensor Robocar as an embodied personal AGI that empowers owners with time, freedom, and autonomy.

Tensor’s origins trace back to AutoX, founded in August 2016 by Jianxiong Xiao, a former MIT PhD and Princeton University assistant professor known professionally as “Professor X”.

Xiao established AutoX in Silicon Valley with the goal of democratizing autonomous driving technology, making it affordable and accessible to everyone rather than limited to premium services.

The Tensor Robocar distinguishes itself through comprehensive sensor redundancy and purpose-built autonomous architecture.

The vehicle incorporates over 100 strategically placed sensors, including 37 high-definition cameras, 5 custom LiDAR units, 11 radar sensors, 22 microphones, ultrasonic sensors, collision detectors, and water sensors.

Every contour and surface element optimizes sensor placement and performance, eliminating blind spots and ensuring unobstructed sensor operation. The design maximizes sensor visibility while minimizing occlusions that could compromise autonomous functionality.

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