Key Takeaways Tesla to launch its Robotaxi platform in Austin on June 12. Elon Musk announces self-delivery of Teslas by next month, eliminating showroom visits. Tesla focuses on a camera-only approach for its self-driving technology, unlike competitors. Full Self-Driving ranked high among Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, but remains non-fully autonomous. Safety is prioritized as Tesla…
Key Takeaways A Tesla on Full Self-Driving flipped over after veering off the road, highlighting the risks of driver inattention. Despite the name, Full Self-Driving is not fully autonomous; it is a Level 2 driver assist system requiring constant driver attention. The driver, Wally, maintained attention while using FSD but had no time to react…
Key Takeaways Tesla Robotaxi’s launch is pending, with opinions deeming it a failure despite its unreleased state. Media coverage like Futurism leans heavily on criticism, citing Tesla critic Dan O’Dowd without balancing it with positive perspectives. Tesla’s FSD (Full Self-Driving) isn’t perfect, but still demonstrates significant safety advancements compared to the national average. Tesla has…
Key Takeaways Tesla confirmed a fix for an annoying feature in their Full Self-Driving system. The system tracks driver attention through a cabin-facing camera to enhance safety. FSD previously nudged drivers for inattentiveness too quickly, even during minor adjustments. Drivers felt the alerts were triggered faster than the supposed seven-second limit. CEO Elon Musk acknowledged…
Key Takeaways Recent observations suggest Tesla may be using FSD Unsupervised to move Model Y cars at Giga Berlin. Drone footage from Tobias Lindh reveals new developments at Giga Berlin, including a warehouse and a tunnel under construction. If confirmed, the use of FSD Unsupervised at Giga Berlin would extend beyond the Fremont Factory and…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) demonstrations highlight its capability across different global locations, including Australia and France. FSD Supervised was showcased navigating Melbourne’s inner streets and handling complex maneuvers like the hook turn successfully. The FSD demonstration in France showed the system managing the challenging Arc de Triomphe roundabout, prioritizing safety and maintaining distance.…
Key Takeaways Tesla had a feature in its Full Self-Driving suite that monitored drivers’ eyes too strictly, quickly alerting them for minor distractions. An update to this system has been rolled out, giving a longer grace period before alerting drivers to refocus on the road. Many users reported that it was safer to adjust certain…
Key Takeaways A recent drone flyover at Giga Texas captured footage of mysterious Tesla vehicles being road-tested within the factory. Longtime Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer shared a video highlighting the autonomous journey of a new Tesla Model Y, which was followed by a drone. Two partially covered vehicles were spotted in the footage, suggesting…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system demonstrated anticipation by taking precautionary measures, such as drifting towards the shoulder, to avoid potential collisions with large oncoming vehicles. AIDRIVR, an active participant, expressed confusion about FSD’s wide cornering, which was later justified by the approach of a semi-truck drifting over the center line. The drifting of…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk confirmed Tesla’s Robotaxi expansion to Saudi Arabia, aiming for a driverless fleet outside the U.S. The expansion is part of Tesla’s global strategy, with plans for launching in Austin, Texas in June and later in Europe pending regulatory approval. Musk described future cars as “robots on four wheels,” emphasizing excitement about…