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The Final Showdown: The Painted Wall Test
Arguably the most gripping part of the experiment landed the creators on a direct confrontation with Wile E. Coyote's fictional wall. The efficacy of Tesla's optical camera system was called into question: would the vehicle identify it as a barrier? As the Tesla sped towards the painted wall, the moment of truth arrived. What proved problematic was that the autopilot system failed to recognize the wall's presence, leading it to "smash" through the painted façade, showcasing deficiencies in its current navigation tech versus advanced LiDAR sensors.