As we wrap up October, we’re excited to share significant advancements in Tesla’s autonomous driving technology. Here’s a detailed look at what’s been achieved and what’s on the horizon.
Recent Milestones
- End-to-End Highway Driving:
- Version 12.5.6.1 has been distributed to approximately 50,000 customers. This update introduces a fully autonomous highway driving experience, marking a significant step towards complete vehicle autonomy on highways.
- Cybertruck Enhancements:
- A new build update enhances the responsiveness of the Cybertruck, improving the driving dynamics and user interaction with this unique vehicle.
- We, Robot Event:
- Tesla successfully conducted an event featuring 50 autonomous Tesla vehicles, which transported over 2,000 passengers. This event not only showcased the reliability of Tesla’s autonomous tech but also its safety in real-world conditions.
What’s Coming Next
- Broader End-to-End Highway Rollout:
- Early Next Week: A full rollout to all AI4 users is planned, incorporating:
- Smoother stops for a more comfortable ride.
- Reduced frequency of unnecessary bad weather notifications.
- Additional safety enhancements to ensure passenger and vehicle safety.
- Early Next Week: A full rollout to all AI4 users is planned, incorporating:
- Advancements in City Driving:
- Development on v12.5.x models continues, focusing on urban environments to enhance city driving capabilities for AI3 vehicles.
- Global Expansion of Smart Summon:
- Actually Smart Summon is slated for release in Europe, China, and other global regions, allowing vehicles to navigate to their owners from parking lots autonomously.
- Introducing v13 – A Leap in Autonomous Tech:
- Key Features:
- 36 Hz, Full-Resolution AI4 Video Inputs: Enhanced visual data processing for better real-time decision making.
- Native AI4 Inputs and Neural Network Architectures: Tailored specifically for Tesla’s latest hardware.
- Model Size and Context Length Scaling: Tripled model size and context length for improved understanding of complex scenarios.
- Data and Compute Scaling: A 4.2x increase in data and 5x in training compute, thanks to the Cortex training cluster.
- Advanced Collision Avoidance and Traffic Control: Better prediction and handling of potential risks.
- Audio Inputs: Integration of audio for detecting emergency vehicles, enhancing situational awareness.
- Redesigned Controller: For smoother, more accurate vehicle control.
- Integrated Parking Functions: Unpark, reverse, and park capabilities directly controlled by the AI.
- Performance Gains:
- The integration of these technologies has resulted in a 4x increase in miles between interventions compared to v12.5.4, showcasing significant improvements in autonomous reliability.
- Rollout Schedule:
- End of This Week: v13.0 expected to ship to internal customers for initial feedback.
- November: A series of point releases to integrate and validate remaining features.
- Around Thanksgiving: Wide release with v13.3, bringing most of these enhancements to AI4 vehicles.
- Key Features:
Looking Ahead
Tesla’s commitment to autonomous driving technology continues to push boundaries. With these updates, we’re not just enhancing the driving experience but are also paving the way for safer, more efficient travel. The focus on increasing the interval between required interventions is a clear indicator of our progress towards fully autonomous vehicles.