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2019-12-03 09:15 |
The patent specifically notes that “the [laser] cleaning apparatus may be installed as a modular device in a vehicle and may provide a contactless means to clean different glass articles, for example windshields, in-vehicle camera lenses, side windows, rear-view mirrors, and the like…” and also states that “The [laser] cleaning apparatus provides a fast, robust, and chemical-free solution to clean different glass articles in vehicles and solar photovoltaic facilities.” And because Tesla produces both electric cars and solar panels, a more effective system for cleaning glass surfaces is obviously highly relevant. *8xMe
The lasers emit pulses of light that blast apart and/or burn up dirt on the surface of windshields, or any other suitable glass surfaces. The dirt is actually detected at first by a system of cameras however, which, it seems, collects information on the type and scale of the dirt that needs to be removed and subsequently informs the laser as to how strong its pulses should be.
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