Hardware Topology & Operating Environment
Target: 2027
Engineering Scenarios:
GM Cruise / Ultium AV
Sensor Fusion- Primary Compute: Dual Redundant Heterogeneous
- Perception Stack: LiDAR + 4D Radar + Surround Cameras
- Charging Interface: Automated Conductive DC Fast (97% eff.)
- Depot Cleaning: Manual / Specialized Depot Crews
Tesla Cybercab
Vision-Only- Primary Compute: Centralized AI4/AI5 Neural Accelerator
- Perception Stack: Vision-Only (8-10 Optical Cams)
- Charging Interface: Inductive Wireless Resonant (85% eff.)
- Depot Cleaning: Automated Robotic Arm Sweeper
2025: Testing
2026: Geo-fenced Beta
2027: Part 555 Cap
2028: Multi-Metro
2029: CapEx Parity
2030: Scaled ODD
Deterministic Deployment Scorecard
CapEx Parity: 2029
Cruise Sensor Suite BOM
$4,200
5× LiDAR + 3× Radar + 14× Cams
Cybercab Sensor Suite BOM
$650
Vision Cams + Encased Glass
Cruise ODD Operational Coverage
92.0%
Robust in dense fog & nocturnal rain
Cybercab ODD Operational Coverage
74.0%
Subject to optical glare & heavy rain
Inductive Charging Losses (Cybercab):
15.0% thermal penalty ($1.38/day)
Depot Turnaround Cycle (Sanitation):
Manual: 18 min vs Robotic: 4 min
Teleoperation Overhead per Fleet-100:
$142/day (Fusion) vs $218/day (Vision)
| Subsystem Attribute | GM Cruise / Ultium AV | Tesla Cybercab Concept |
|---|---|---|
| Perception Redundancy | Tri-modal (LiDAR + Radar + Cams) | Monocular & Stereoscopic Vision |
| Compute TDP & Cooling | ~1,800 W (Liquid-cooled rack) | ~450 W (AI5 Centralized unit) |
| Adverse Weather Attenuation | Low (LiDAR 1550nm + 77GHz Radar) | Moderate-High (Optical scattering) |
| Depot Ingress / Charging | Automated DC Arm Plug (3% Loss) | Inductive Resonant (15% Loss) |
| Teleoperation Reliance | Critical for complex urban stalls | Relies on fleet-wide end-to-end net |
| Projected 2029 Fleet CapEx | $41,800 / unit | $28,500 / unit |