Driverless driving, Tesla, Inc., Palo Alto, California, USA

[Airicist]

Developer - Tesla, Inc. (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?1937)

tesla.com/autopilot (https://www.tesla.com/autopilot)

Tesla Autopilot (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Autopilot) on Wikipedia

Principal Autopilot Hardware Architect - Debjit Das Sarma (https://www.linkedin.com/in/debjit-das-sarma-5b482a4)

[Airicist]

Article "Tesla to offer hands-free steering on Model S in three months (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-tesla-range/tesla-to-offer-hands-free-steering-on-model-s-in-three-months-idUSKBN0MF24J20150319)"

by Paul Lienert
March 19, 2015

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/M4BGlQoASyo

Going for a ride in a Tesla Model S on Autopilot

Published on Oct 14, 2015


Tesla doesn't have a fully autonomous car yet, but with the addition of Autopilot mode, cruising down the highway is now a hands-off affair.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/3yCAZWdqX_Y

Tesla's Autopilot system is creepy and wonderful

Published on Oct 14, 2015


We test drove Tesla's Model S Level 2 autonomous system, known as Autopilot. It was super weird and super fun. Check out the full review here & click below for more: "Tesla's Autopilot System Is Awesome And Creepy And A Sign Of A Beautiful Future (https://jalopnik.com/teslas-autopilot-system-is-awesome-and-creepy-and-a-sig-1736573089)"

by Michael Ballaban
October 14, 2015

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/73_Qjez1MbI

Tesla press conference for the Autopilot v7.0 software

Published on Oct 14, 2015


You can find the slides used in the presentation on here:
"Tesla reveals all the details of its ‘Autopilot’ and its software v7.0 (https://electrek.co/2015/10/14/tesla-reveals-all-the-details-of-its-autopilot-and-its-software-v7-0-slide-presentation-and-audio-conference)"

by Fred Lambert
October 14, 2015

[Airicist]

Article "Tesla sends highway cruise update to recent Model S owners (https://ideas.4brad.com/tesla-sends-highway-cruise-update-recent-model-s-owners)"

by Brad Templeton
October 15, 2015

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/4CZe5DXeYzw

Tesla Model S version 7 Autopilot Speeding Ticket Auto Steering Demo on Streets, Highway, Traffic

Published on Oct 15, 2015


Extensive 16 minute test drive of the new Autopilot software version 7 from Tesla. We test the car out on the city streets, open highway and bumper to bumper traffic in Miami. We even got pulled over by the FHP, Florida Highway Patrol because the autopilot was speeding, 75MPH in a 60MPH zone!

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/oIxNgts8y_E

The future has arrived...well, almost

Published on Oct 15, 2015


Tesla Autopilot Day 1. Also, YES, we KNEW the autopilot is for highway driving only, we didn't shut it off as a test to see what would happen, we didn't expect it to continue correctly through the offramp, hence the hands right on top of the wheel when it decided to turn right. We were prepared for it with both hands and feet hovering the brake.

Musk, we appreciate the technology and were testing it in our own way. Please, keep up the good work as always!

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/LJnYCEQwtHs

Tesla auto pilot auto steering almost crash

Published on Oct 16, 2015

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/hUjrjNH1RBQ

Tesla drivers are having a little too much fun with auto-steer

Published on Oct 24, 2015


Tesla’s Model S just got a major update that lets it drive itself. The company made it clear that drivers should keep their hands on the wheel. Naturally, some drivers ignored that.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/msRRfobwg2E

Tesla Model S AutoPilot review

Published on Oct 26, 2015


The Tesla Model S has been updated to ‘version 7? adding important new safety and convenience features.

Key new features in the software update include automated parallel parking, side collision warning, automatic emergency steering, Autosteer, and automatic lane changing.

Tesla has also updated the instrument display in the Model S to highlight output from the car’s various safety features, including lane departure warning, speed assist, collision warning, and adaptive cruise control.

The new safety features will be available to all Model S vehicles with the requisite hardware. To access the convenience items on eligible cars, drivers will need to pay a one-off fee if they haven’t done so already.

When the Autosteer function is engaged, the Model S will keep itself in its current lane and regulate its speed via the traffic-aware cruise control feature.

Read the article here
"Tesla Model S software version 7 adds automated steering and lane changing, but driver liable for any accidents (https://www.caradvice.com.au/388998/tesla-model-s-software-version-7-adds-automated-steering-lane-changing-but-driver-liable-for-any-accidents)"

by Derek Fung
October 15, 2015

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/M9Q3XHXQsMk

Deena, Carl, and Alex pulling in - Dayton, Ohio Supercharger

Published on Oct 21, 2015


Deena Mastracci, Carl Reese and Alex Roy arrive at the Supercharger in Englewood, Ohio during their autonomous transcontinental record attempt.

Article "Trio claims coast-to-coast Tesla Autopilot record in 57 hours, 48 minutes (https://www.cnet.com/news/alex-roy-tesla-autopilot-record-57-hours-48-minutes)"
Three record-holders embrace the future by going hands-off from Los Angeles to New York.

by Andrew Krok
October 21, 2015

Article "Obviously drivers are abusing Tesla’s Autopilot (https://www.wired.com/2015/10/obviously-drivers-are-already-abusing-teslas-autopilot)"

by Alex Davies
October 22, 2015

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/9X-5fKzmy38

Tesla Autopilot saves the day

Published on Oct 28, 2015


Add your own honking and swearing.

Was travelling a little under 45 mph. There was some rain, but roads were pretty dry. I was watching stopped traffic to my right.

I did not touch the brake. Car did all the work. Sadly no audio, because I had an Uber passenger and Washington has strict privacy laws about recording conversations.

"Tesla Autopilot saves the day (https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/3qkc7h/tesla_autopilot_saves_the_day)" on Reddit

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/eus__5aSK8c

Tesla Autopilot avoids collision being cut off

Published on Oct 26, 2015

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/wj0jbmjiZRE

The first Tesla with autopilot in Russia. Autopilot in Moscow road Traffic. Full review and autopark test.

Published on Oct 29, 2015

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/uX4ykJV7zmw

Tesla Autopilot: exclusive test on German autobahn

Published on Nov 1, 2015

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/4dv1LtEStu0

V7.0 Autopilot - Autosteer


https://youtu.be/PUbk2Ko-VU4

V7.0 Autopilot – Auto Lane Change


https://youtu.be/Cn4X6nFsfo0

V7.0 Autopilot - Autopark

Published on Nov 9, 2015

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/0JlLUpsVgj4

Idiot EATS BURGER with TESLA AUTO PILOT in CANYONS (Angeles Crest Highway)

Published on Aug 4, 2017

[Airicist]

Article "Tesla wants to make fully self-driving cars happen way ahead of schedule (https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-wants-to-make-fully-self-driving-cars-happen-way-ahead-of-schedule-2015-11)"

by Matthew DeBord
November 28, 2015

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/tb63hI8pTq8

Tesla P90D: Autopilot road test in Australia

Published on Dec 26, 2015


Scott Collie takes the awesome Tesla P90D for a spin on Autopilot to experience the closest thing you can currently buy to an autonomous car.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/sQuJ8GKTjFM

Autopilot - Summon

Published on Jan 11, 2016

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/QEdJzZEcz4Y

We played patty-cake while the Tesla drove itself

Published on Jan 15, 2016


Tesla's semi-autonomous system is really, really good.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/XB2g7-HgE_g

Revolutionize your commute

Published on Jan 25, 2016


Autopilot allows Model S to steer within a lane, change lanes with the simple tap of a turn signal, and manage speed by using active, traffic-aware cruise control. Digital control of motors, brakes, and steering helps avoid collisions from the front and sides, as well as preventing the car from wandering off the road. Model S can also scan for a parking space, alert you when one is available, and parallel park on command.

Autopilot features are progressively enabled over time with software updates.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/jWreyC2l-dw

Enhance your commute with Autopilot

Published on Feb 4, 2016


Tesla Autopilot relieves drivers of the most tedious and potentially dangerous aspects of road travel. We're building Autopilot to give you more confidence behind the wheel, increase your safety on the road, and make highway driving more enjoyable. While truly driverless cars are still a few years away, Tesla Autopilot functions like the systems that airplane pilots use when conditions are clear. The driver is still responsible for, and ultimately in control of, the car. What's more, you always have intuitive access to the information your car is using to inform its actions.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/xqB1r3SQ5TQ

Is A Tesla The Best Semiautonomous Car You Can Buy?

Published on Feb 10, 2016


There's no question that Tesla has made a name for itself in the world of semiautonomous cars, but is it the best one to buy? Our experts weigh in on this episode of What Car Should You Buy.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/mqpsbMCXSyc

Tesla Model S Auto Pilot 7.1 doesn't see stopped vehicle and doesn't brake

Published on Feb 17, 2016


Obviously AP is not designed to work on non highways, but at the same time, I found it difficult to test whether it would stop for a parked car/accident on the freeway.
I talked to Tesla support and they acknowledged that the current sensors/software does not see non moving cars very well, or sometimes too late to allow full collision avoidance.
I'm not upset about that, just want to make sure people know about it. The manual does state that auto braking (which didn't kick in here, it's the AP that didn't even see the car and I didn't wait long enough to see if auto braking would work), is a collision mitigation system, i.e. ideally you'll impact at lower speed.

Rest of the details:
I was actually entering in my phone a prior bug I had just found while checking on the AP to make sure it wasn't doing anything stupid, and while it did see a stopped car while I was doing 65mph earlier on the same drive, it didn't see that car at all, and you see things flying in the car when I braked hard after deciding that the car was not going to brake in time.
Not be fair, most other manufacturer cars also fail this test, but let this be a reminder that auto brake doesn't work nearly reliably as many people think (I'm told mercedes has the best system to date).
Just another reminder to pay attention to your tesla when it's driving :)

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/UNAa5-uCowY

Tested: Driving the Tesla Model X w/ Autopilot!

Published on Apr 13, 2016


We take the newly-released Tesla Model X for a test drive, courtesy of a friend of Tested. Here's how the Model X compares with the Model S, how the gull wing doors work, and what it's like to drive with Tesla's Autopilot mode on the freeway. It's exciting and terrifying at the same time!

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/N_PWPHWuFV8

A semi-autonomous road trip in the Tesla Model S

Published on Apr 15, 2016

"A semi-autonomous road trip in the Tesla Model S (https://www.engadget.com/2016/04/13/tesla-model-s-autonomous-drive-uk)"
How I learned to love Autopilot.

by Aaron Souppouris
April 13, 2016

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/_I2HEzXLOT4

Autopilot Tesla Model X in Russia Moscow (in Russian)

Published on May 31, 2016

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/qQkx-4pFjus

Tesla Model S adaptive cruise control crashes into Van

Published on May 25, 2016


Just to make it clear: The Tesla Model S is the absolute best car in the world at the moment. Nothing comes close.

But, in this case there was a problem with the driving aids and also security systems: None of the safety-systems worked correctly:

1. The TACC, active cruise control did not brake as it normally does
2. The automatic braking system (AEB) did not make an emergency brake
3. The forward collision warning turned on way too late, it was set to normal warning distance
4. The TACC actually was speeding up just before I did hit the brakes

Yes, I could have reacted sooner, but when the car slows down correctly 1'000 times, you trust it to do it the next time to. My bad..

I was looking right to find a spot to merge, and did not realize soon enough that the TACC was accelerating towards the van. So my reaction was too slow because of that. It takes a second to realize that the system is failing and you have to take over.
In normal operation, the AP slows down as soon as another car puts one wheel on the lines to your lane.

I was in contact with Tesla Europe, but they could not provide me with any useful information. They just stated that "all systems worked as expected". Well, certainly not how I expected them to work...

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/6rhw4VS2LcA

Tesla Model S collision avoidance human test!

Published on Jun 25, 2016


Testing The Tesla Model S's Summon on my Guinea Pig, errr, friend Mike Anthony, during my annual Tesla & EV Get Together BBQ.
We tested the car in 3 modes, Summon, Which did perfect job stopping each time, TACC And Autopilot failed to attempt to stop the car, though give a audible and visual collision warning. It failed in our opinion to attempt to slow or stop the car. Now, each situation is different, but in this case, it did not work. I have had it emergency brake when another car has pulled out in front of me though.

"Tesla goes one for three in DIY pedestrian-avoidance test (https://www.autoblog.com/2016/06/27/tesla-diy-pedestrian-avoidance-test)"
Tesla Model S owner uses his 'friend' as a stand-in.

by Danny King
June 27, 2016

[Airicist]

Article "Man dies while driven by Tesla Autopilot (https://robohub.org/man-dies-while-driven-by-tesla-autopilot)"

by Brad Templeton
June 30, 2016

[Airicist]

"A Tragic Loss (https://www.tesla.com/blog/tragic-loss)"

by the Tesla Team
June 30, 2016

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/cJmA6z7dXzw

Iain Thomson (The Register) explains recent Tesla fatality, the 1st self-driving car death

Published on Jul 4, 2016


Esteemed reporter Iain Thomson of The Register and seasoned entrepreneur Robert Scoble of Upload VR join Jason for a gripping News Roundtable on this episode of This Week in Startups. Robert starts off the discussion with some juicy background on some of the cutting edge tech in virtual reality, while Iain explains why nobody should be worried about Tesla’s autopilot feature following the fatal accident. The group then rips apart some of the more fantastical ventures, such as a new military beta-tested jetpack, and Larry Page’s investments in flying cars. Finally, with the world on the edge after Brexit, this news roundtable takes a natural turn into both global and domestic political issues, including terrorism, gun control, and national security.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/k4x8dtiANWE

Tesla's Autopilot is irresponsible because cars are no smartphones

Published on Jul 6, 2016


After the fatal accident of a Tesla Model S driver, a lot of questions were raised regarding the autopilot ans why Tesla calls it "beta". Lets talk about autonomous cars, software and why cars are no smartphones.

[Airicist]

Article "Should Tesla disable your Autopilot if you’re not diligent? Plus, a survey of robocar validation (https://ideas.4brad.com/should-tesla-disable-your-autopilot-if-youre-not-diligent-and-survey-robocar-validation)"

by Brad Templeton, Robocars.com
July 6, 2016

[Airicist]

Article "Upside of Tesla’s Autopilot (https://medium.com/abundance-insights/upside-of-teslas-autopilot-641f67f45497)"

by Peter Diamandis
July 10,2016

[Airicist]

Article "Understanding the huge gulf between the Tesla Autopilot and a real robocar, in light of the crash (https://ideas.4brad.com/understanding-huge-gulf-between-tesla-autopilot-and-real-robocar-light-crash)"

by Brad Templeton, Robocars.com
July 13, 2016

[Airicist]

Article "Senate asks Tesla CEO Elon Musk to brief committee on fatal autopilot crash (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jul/15/tesla-senate-committee-brief-autopilot-crash-elon-musk)"
Request signals increased scrutiny of automaker and comes as calls increase to disable the automatic steering function on its electric vehicles

July 15, 2016

[Airicist]

Article "Tesla Autopilot 2.0: next gen Autopilot powered by more radar, new triple camera, some equipment already in production (https://electrek.co/2016/08/11/tesla-autopilot-2-0-next-gen-radar-triple-camera-production)"

by Fred Lambert
August 11, 2016

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/1rsIek9AFug

Tesla crashes into an orange streetsweeper on Autopilot

"Another fatal Tesla crash reportedly on Autopilot emerges, Model S hits a streetsweeper truck – caught on dashcam (https://electrek.co/2016/09/14/another-fatal-tesla-autopilot-crash-emerges-model-s-hits-a-streetsweeper-truck-caught-on-dashcam)"

by Fred Lambert
September 14, 2016

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/S5Boj11jEZw

First Look: Tesla's improved interface and Autopilot

Published on Sep 22, 2016


One push of a button and 140,000 Tesla owners get a new user interface, improved Autopilot, and some clever new abilities. WIRED takes Tesla's new system for a spin.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/NLfmu-IAfNs

Elon Musk says every New Tesla will drive itself

Published on Oct 19, 2016


Elon Musk wants you to take your hands off the wheel, foot off the gas, and let him do the driving. Rather, let his cars take over.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/Q14tkD5__dE

Tesla self-driving car level 5 autonomy

Published on Oct 20, 2016


Coming to all new Teslas, including Model 3.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/7GvGsLxEAq4

Tesla Autopilot 2.0 details | Model 3 owners club

Published on Oct 20, 2016


Tesla Autopilot 2.0 is out! Today we discuss the technical details of the hardware, software and the options costs. Don't forget that Model 3 will get all the same hardware too!

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/SzIgkjv_RLc

Today's Tesla cars will become tomorrow's self-driving cars

Published on Oct 20, 2016


The electric-car maker is putting self-driving hardware into all cars made now, and plans to push out software to activate it when the technology is ready.

[Airicist]

Article "Tesla shows off fully autonomous car in new video demonstration (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2109787-tesla-shows-off-fully-autonomous-car-in-new-video-demonstration)"

by Victoria Turk
October 20, 2016

[Airicist]

"Code Is My Co-pilot (https://slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2016/08/tesla_says_autopilot_is_saving_lives_should_we_believe_it.html)"
Tesla insists its controversial autopilot software is saving lives. Can it convince the rest of us?

by Will Oremus
August 4, 2016

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/APnN2mClkmk

Tesla Autopilot predicts crash seconds before it happens

Published on Dec 27, 2016


Thanks to Hans Noordsij

Frank van Hoesel dashcam footage showing a Tesla car emergency braking as the car predicts an accident before it happens. Reportedly, no one was seriously injured.

[Airicist]

Article "No, a Tesla didn’t predict an accident and brake for it (https://robohub.org/no-a-tesla-didnt-predict-an-accident-and-brake-for-it)"

by Brad Templeton
January 11, 2017

[Airicist]

Article "NHTSA’s full final investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot shows 40% crash rate reduction (https://techcrunch.com/2017/01/19/nhtsas-full-final-investigation-into-teslas-autopilot-shows-40-crash-rate-reduction)"

by Darrell Etherington
January 19, 2017

[Airicist]

Article "NHTSA ODI report exonerates Tesla in fatal crash (https://robohub.org/nhtsa-odi-report-exonerates-tesla-in-fatal-crash)"

by Brad Templeton, Robocars.com
January 20, 2017

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/kGN8Il7XvXI

The three major differences between Tesla Autopilot and Cadillac Super Cruise

Published on Aug 3, 2017


TechCrunch drove a Cadillac CT6 equipped with Super Cruise. It’s like Tesla’s Autopilot and lets the car drive itself.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/f-opttoGMPI

Tesla developing self-driving trucks

Published on Aug 17, 2017


Self-driving trucks are coming, thanks to Tesla. Kim Horcher and Brett Erlich discuss Tesla's latest innovation. Tell us what you think about this idea in the comment section below.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/uTBvJQaBvPs

Tesla Autopilot vs General Motors Super Cruise

Published on May 3, 2018


Mike Ballaban and Ryan Felton cargue over which company's driver assist is better, Tesla's Autopilot or GM Super Cruise.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/tlThdr3O5Qo

Full self-driving

Published on Apr 22, 2019

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/YiWbdZ8ItRs

How Tesla owners can make money repurposing their cars into robotaxis

Published on Apr 22, 2019


Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk unveiled a plan to repurpose Tesla vehicles into robotaxis. This would allow owners of Teslas equipped with autonomous functionality to rent out their car while it is not in use via an app. Musk estimates a single robotaxi can make $30,000 a year. He thinks the program can be implemented as early as next year.

[Airicist]

Article "Tesla Autonomy Investor Day: What we learned, what we can look forward to (https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/teslas-autonomy-investor-day-recap)"
Elon Musk revealed Tesla's Full Self-Driving tech to shareholders, along with a plan for a test network of 1 million unmanned robotaxis by the end of 2020.

by Chris Paukert, Kyle Hyatt
April 22, 2019

[Airicist]

Article "Tesla's autonomous robotaxi fleet might be closer than you think (https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/teslas-autonomous-robotaxi-fleet-might-be-closer-than-you-think)"
Elon Musk seems to think that our autonomous future is just a year or two away -- but how close are we really?

by Kyle Hyatt
April 22, 2019

[Airicist]

Article "Tesla sued in wrongful death lawsuit that alleges Autopilot caused crash (https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/01/tesla-sued-in-wrongful-death-lawsuit-that-alleges-autopilot-caused-crash)"

by Kirsten Korosec
May 5, 2019

[Airicist]

Article "Third fatal Tesla Autopilot crash renews questions about system (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-autopilot/third-fatal-tesla-autopilot-crash-renews-questions-about-system-idUSKCN1SM1QE)"

by David Shepardson
May 16, 2019

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/Ucp0TTmvqOE

Tesla Autonomy Day

Streamed live on Apr 22, 2019


Tesla Autonomy Day is on Mon, April 22nd – watch the event livestream @11am PDT

[Airicist]

Article "Tesla’s New HW3 Self-Driving Computer — It’s A Beast (CleanTechnica Deep Dive) (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/15/teslas-new-hw3-self-driving-computer-its-a-beast-cleantechnica-deep-dive)"

by Chanan Bos
June 15, 2019

[Airicist]

Article "Meet Tesla's self-driving car computer and its two AI brains (https://www.cnet.com/news/meet-tesla-self-driving-car-computer-and-its-two-ai-brains)"
Tesla's in-house chip is 21 times faster than the older Nvidia model Tesla used. And each car's computer has two for safety.

by Stephen Shankland
August 20, 2019

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/yu9V-GsvWoI

Driving with my eyes closed?! - Tesla Autopilot highway test

Published on Sep 7, 2019

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/oBklltKXtDE

PyTorch at Tesla - Andrej Karpathy (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=13336), Tesla

Nov 6, 2019


Hear from Andrej Karpathy on how Tesla is using PyTorch to develop full self-driving capabilities for its vehicles, including AutoPilot and Smart Summon.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/yePXt05lDbU

Tesla Model 3 crash on Autopilot (full self-driving capability)

Apr 9, 2020


As soon as I saw the truck coming at me I mashed the brakes. I'm not sure if the car or I reacted first...

"Watch Nissan Truck Smash Into Tesla Model 3 On Autopilot: Pickup Flees (https://insideevs.com/news/409234/video-tesla-crash-autopilot-truck)"

by Eric Loveday
April 12, 2020

[Airicist]

Article "Elon Musk says Tesla's Autopilot AI is so far ahead of the competition it's like comparing Google to other search engines (https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-compares-tesla-autopilot-competition-google-other-search-engines-2020-4)"

by Jessica Snouwaert
April 30, 2020

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/yNFHLmfeh2k

Tesla Model 3 helps driver avoid crash

Jul 7, 2020


The Tesla did not dodge the tire, I did. However, the autopilot gave me the time and view which allowed me to see the tire coming from the other side of the freeway. Also, the car stabilized very quickly after swerving to avoid getting hit. The car kept me from flipping over and spinning out into five lanes of traffic.

[Airicist]

Article "Tesla 'very close' to level 5 autonomous driving technology, Musk says (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-autonomous/tesla-very-close-to-level-5-autonomous-driving-technology-musk-says-idUSKBN24A0HE)"

by Brenda Goh, Yilei Sun
July 9, 2020

[Airicist]

Article "Cop arrests apparently sleeping Tesla driver going 93mph (https://arstechnica.com/cars/2020/09/cop-arrests-apparently-sleeping-tesla-driver-going-93mph)"
The vehicle had “both front seats completely reclined,” according to police.

by Timothy B. Lee
September 18, 2020

[Airicist]

Article "Tesla Rolls Out ‘Full Self-Driving’ Beta; Critics Apply the Brake (https://syncedreview.com/2020/10/28/tesla-rolls-out-full-self-driving-beta-critics-apply-the-brakes)"
Tesla’s FSD (Full Self-Driving) Beta has wowed fans, but others say FSD isn't fully autonomous at all, tweeting videos with drivers having to take over vehicles

October 28, 2020

[Airicist]

Article "Elon Musk says Tesla's Full Self-Driving subscription arrives in early 2021 (https://www.engadget.com/tesla-full-self-driving-subscription-early-2021-193919961.html)"
Provided there aren't delays, of course.

by Jon Fingas
December 20, 2020

[Airicist]

Article "Tesla's Growth Is Not An Illusion: Its Strategic Strengths Indicate A Much Higher Valuation By 2025 (https://seekingalpha.com/article/4396136-teslas-growth-is-not-illusion-strategic-strengths-indicate-much-higher-valuation-2025)"

by Guy Hooper
December 24, 2020

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/lacmtG0V-uk

First drive in fully autonomous Tesla!

Nov 22, 2020


We tested the Full Self-Driving Beta in a Tesla Model S Performance!

[Airicist]

Article "Elon Musk Responds To Waymo CEO: ‘Tesla Has Better AI Hardware And Software Than Waymo’ (https://www.forbes.com/sites/johanmoreno/2021/01/25/elon-musk-responds-to-waymo-ceo-tesla-has-better-ai-hardware--software-than-waymo)"

by Johan Moreno (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanmoreno)
January 25, 2021

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Article "Tesla’s AI is about to get better, and not just for Full Self-Driving (https://electrek.co/2021/04/12/tesla-ait-better-not-just-for-full-self-driving)"

by Fred Lambert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric-lambert-2ab75010)
April 12, 2021

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Article "Two people killed in fiery Tesla crash with no one driving (https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/18/22390612/two-people-killed-fiery-tesla-crash-no-driver)"
Authorities said it took four hours to extinguish the fire

by Kim Lyons
April 18, 2021

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Article "Tesla tells regulator that full self-driving cars may not be achieved by year-end (https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-tells-regulator-that-full-self-driving-cars-may-not-be-achieved-by-year-2021-05-07)"

by Hyunjoo Jin
May 7, 2021

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Article "Tesla backs vision-only approach to autonomy using powerful supercomputer (https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/21/tesla-backs-vision-only-approach-to-autonomy-using-powerful-supercomputer)"

by Rebecca Bellan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccabellan)
June 22, 2021

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Article "Tesla Full Self-Driving subscription launches, but some owners are peeved (https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-full-self-driving-subscription-hardware-update-owners)"
Tesla promised owners of specific vehicles wouldn't need a hardware update, but instead, there's a $1,500 charge involved for -- yep -- a hardware update.

by Sean Szymkowski (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-szymkowski-04916099)
July 19, 2021

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Article "U.S. opens probe into Tesla’s Autopilot over emergency vehicle crashes (https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-opens-formal-safety-probe-into-tesla-autopilot-crashes-2021-08-16)"

by David Shepardson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shepardson-16a29bb) and Hyunjoo Jin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hyunjoo-jin-5a7b6b119)
August 17, 2021

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Article "Tesla's use of the term Full Self-Driving is 'irresponsible,' NTSB chief told the Wall Street Journal (https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-safety-fsd-term-irresponsible-elon-musk-ntsb-2021-9)"

by Emily Walsh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-walsh3)
September 19, 2021

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Article "Tesla puts Full Self-Driving beta on hold after Elon Musk expresses 'last minute concerns' (https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-full-self-driving-beta-on-hold-after-concerns-2021-10)"

by Emily Walsh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-walsh3)
October 10, 2021

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Article "Government safety agencies are finally catching up with Tesla and Autopilot (https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-autopilot-fsd-nhtsa-scrutiny-us-government2021-10)"

by Tim Levin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-levin-b73a15bb)
October 27, 2021

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Article "Tesla requires Full Self Driving testers to allow video collection in case of a crash (https://www.engadget.com/tesla-fsd-testers-must-consent-to-video-collection-in-case-of-a-crash-or-safety-issue-092112078.html)"
For first time, video will be VIN-associated to a specific vehicle.

by Steve Dent (https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-dent-b4433839)
November 24, 2021

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Article "Inside Tesla as Elon Musk Pushed an Unflinching Vision for Self-Driving Cars (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/06/technology/tesla-autopilot-elon-musk.html)"
The automaker may have undermined safety in designing its Autopilot driver-assistance system to fit its chief executive’s vision, former employees say.

by Cade Metz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cademetz) and Neal E. Boudette (https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-boudette-0a536293)
December 6, 2021

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Article "Elon Musk says Tesla doesn't get 'rewarded' for the people its Autopilot technology saves, but instead gets 'blamed' for the people it doesn't (https://www.businessinsider.com/musk-says-tesla-not-rewarded-for-lives-saved-by-autopilot-2021-12)"

by Francis Agustin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisnagustin)
December 19, 2021

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Article "Elon Musk is once again promising Teslas will drive themselves in the near future — a claim he's been making since at least 2015 (https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-history-of-full-self-driving-promise-2022-1)"

by Benjamin Gilbert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminrgilbert) and Tim Levin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-levin-b73a15bb)
January 27, 2022

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Article "Tesla lets go of hundreds of Autopilot data labelers as it closes San Mateo office (https://electrek.co/2022/06/29/tesla-lets-go-hundreds-autopilot-data-labelers-closes-san-mateo-office)"

by Fred Lambert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric-lambert-2ab75010)
June 29, 2022

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Article "Elon Musk says Tesla will hike the price of FSD driver assistance software by 25% in September (https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/21/elon-musk-says-tesla-will-raise-price-of-fsd-by-25percent-in-september.html)"

by Lora Kolodny (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorakolodny)
August 21, 2022

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Article "Tesla now has 160,000 customers running its Full Self Driving beta (https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/1/23380764/tesla-ai-day-full-self-driving-fsd-updates-dojo-supercomputer)"
On Tesla’s AI day, the company shared new details on its Autopilot and FSD improvements as well as an update on its Dojo supercomputer.

by Andrew Hawkins (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hawkins-992644a3) and Umar Shakir (https://twitter.com/umarshakir)

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https://youtu.be/6Kf3I_OyDlI

Speeding Tesla kills 2 in China, carmaker denies claims that brakes failed

Nov 14, 2022


Two people were killed in an accident involving a Tesla electric car in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong on November 5, 2022. Surveillance footage showed the Model Y vehicle pulling over to apparently park when it suddenly accelerated and took off. Other cameras captured footage of the car speeding along roads for about 2km (1.2 miles) before crashing. The car manufacturer has denied claims that the brakes failed, but agreed to cooperate with the police investigation.

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Article "What Riding in a Self-Driving Tesla Tells Us About the Future of Autonomy (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/11/14/technology/tesla-self-driving-flaws.html)"
Cade and Ian spent six hours riding in a self-driving car in Jacksonville, Fla., to report this story.

by Cade Metz (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=23009), Ben Laffin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-laffin-1a4799a8), Hang Do Thi Duc (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hangdothiduc) and Ian Clontz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/floodedllc)
November 14, 2022

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Article "Exclusive: surveillance footage of Tesla crash on SF’s Bay bridge hours after Elon Musk announces “self-driving” feature (https://theintercept.com/2023/01/10/tesla-crash-footage-autopilot)"
Musk has said Tesla’s problematic autopilot features are “really the difference between Tesla being worth a lot of money or worth basically zero.”

by Ken Klippenstein (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenklippenstein)
January 10, 2023

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https://youtu.be/H8mbpY2bcjE

Video captures Tesla driver apparently asleep at the wheel on California freeway (https://ktla.com/news/local-news/video-captures-tesla-driver-allegedly-asleep-at-the-wheel-near-temecula)

Feb 4, 2023


A motorist captured video of what appeared to be a Tesla driver asleep behind the wheel while in traffic on a Southern California freeway.

It came as a shock to the couple that spotted the driver on the 15 Freeway near Temecula.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on Feb. 3, 2023.

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Article "Tesla Robotaxis Touted Years Ago Are Nowhere to Be Found (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-15/tesla-robotaxis-elon-musk-touted-are-nowhere-to-be-found-tsla)"
A dedicated model and more iterations of hardware are clear signs Elon Musk isn't close to making customers' cars fully autonomous.

by Dana Hull (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danahull)
February 15, 2023

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Article "An engineering professor warned that people trust self-driving technology so much it’s ‘injuring them or killing them’ a day before Tesla’s massive recall (https://fortune.com/2023/02/16/missy-cummings-tesla-self-driving-cars-overtrusting-injure-kill-drivers)"

by Tristan Bove (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-bove-263641218)
February 17, 2023

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Article "Tesla cofounder calls Autopilot and FSD software 'crap' that could risk the carmaker's future (https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-fsd-full-self-driving-autopilot-risk-criticism-martin-eberhard-2023-2)"

by Grace Kay (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-kay-9a9889108)
February 18, 2023

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Article "Tesla explains what’s happening to Autopilot with FSD Beta v11, adds voice feedback (https://electrek.co/2023/02/20/tesla-whats-happening-autopilot-fsd-beta-v11-voice-feedback)"

by Fred Lambert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric-lambert-2ab75010)
February 20, 2023

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Article "Tesla pauses new Full Self-Driving beta installations until recall is addressed (https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/27/23616772/tesla-full-self-driving-fsd-beta-paused-ota-update-nhtsa-recall)"
Tesla has temporarily halted installations of its controversial driver-assist system after federal safety regulators deemed it posed a ‘crash risk.’ The recall affects nearly 363,000 vehicles.

by Umar Shakir (https://twitter.com/umarshakir)
February 27, 2023

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Article "he films the fully autonomous driving of his car day and night, and the result is stunning (https://www.gearrice.com/update/he-films-the-fully-autonomous-driving-of-his-car-day-and-night-and-the-result-is-stunning)"

by Elizabeth George
March 22, 2023

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Article "Tesla Full Self-Driving to feature ‘end-to-end AI’ with groundbreaking v12 release (https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-full-self-driving-end-to-end-ai-v12)"

by Joseph Klender (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jklenderpsu)
May 8, 2023

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Article "Elon Musk Predicts Tesla Self-Driving Cars Will Arrive ‘This Year’ (https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2023/07/06/elon-musk-predicts-tesla-self-driving-cars-will-arrive-this-year)"

by Robert Hart (https://www.linkedin.com/in/theroberthart)
July 6, 2023

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Article "Tesla knew Autopilot weakness killed a driver – and didn't fix it, engineers claim (https://www.theregister.com/2023/08/17/tesla_autopilot_engineers_claims)"
Software's alleged inability to handle cross traffic central to court battle after two road deaths

by Brandon Vigliarolo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bvigliarolo)
August 17, 2023

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Article "Florida judge finds Tesla, Elon Musk knew of defective Autopilot system (https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/21/florida-judge-finds-tesla-elon-musk-knew-of-defective-autopilot-system)"

by Rebecca Bellan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccabellan)
November 22, 2023

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Article "Tesla’s going back to court over Autopilot’s role in a deadly 2018 crash (https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/11/24097480/tesla-walter-huang-crash-lawsuit-court-autopilot)"
Tesla is facing a wrongful death lawsuit that claims its driver-assist features led to a fatal crash.

by Emma Roth (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-roth08)
March 11, 2024

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Article "Tesla CEO Elon Musk needs robots — and fast (https://qz.com/tesla-elon-musk-robotaxis-ai-self-driving-cars-earnings-1851433494)"
As Tesla struggles to sell electric cars, Musk sold investors on a futuristic vision of robots and robotaxis

by Maxwell Zeff (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwellzeff)
April 24, 2024

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Article "How Tesla Used a San Francisco Neighborhood to Improve Its Driverless Technology (https://www.theinformation.com/articles/how-tesla-used-a-san-francisco-neighborhood-to-improve-its-driverless-technology)"
Elon Musk says his electric vehicle maker is getting closer to his long-promised vision of delivering self-driving cars, including a new ‘Cybercab.’ An effort in the Sunset District of San Francisco shows how Tesla is changing tack to reach that goal.
Becky Peterson headshot

by Becky Peterson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckpeterson)
April 29, 2024