According to @SawyerMerritt on Twitter, Tesla has introduced a new rear camera washer on the Model Y, specifically designed to improve the performance of its Robotaxi fleet. The feature, demonstrated in a video by @DavidMoss, aims to ensure that AI-powered autonomous driving systems maintain clear visual input, which is critical for computer vision accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance. This practical hardware upgrade addresses a common challenge for AI-driven vehicles—camera lens obstruction due to dirt or weather—significantly boosting operational reliability and uptime for Robotaxi business models. As autonomous vehicle deployment accelerates, such innovations can reduce human intervention, streamline fleet management, and strengthen Tesla's position in the AI mobility market (Source: @SawyerMerritt, Twitter, January 24, 2026).