We could extend the argument more. Why build a self driving vehicle at all? Build a humanoid robot to drive the car for you! The argument that computer systems can outcompete human drivers, without using lidar, is at least reasonable, although not yet proven
(I didn't just want to just make sure - this is a stab)
(Just wanted to make sure - this is not a stab at you, I'm well aware that the original argument is from tesla)