The FSD 12.3.4 update for Tesla's autopilot system has made significant improvements in the car's ability to anticipate and navigate upcoming maneuvers, making it safer and more efficient
Questions to inspire discussion
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What improvements have been made in the FSD 12.3.4 update?
—The FSD 12.3.4 update has made significant improvements in the car's ability to anticipate and navigate upcoming maneuvers, making it safer and more efficient.
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How has the Tesla Model 3 performed in left turn tests?
—The Tesla Model 3 performed well during a left turn test, staying a safe distance from the curb and not stopping for approaching cars, and the driver did not have to hold the wheel at any point.
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What is the Robo taxi and when will it be revealed?
—The Robo taxi is an automated autonomous taxi network similar to Uber, and Elon Musk announced a reveal in August.
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What improvements are needed in the FSD system?
—Improvements are needed in the turning and reaction time of the FSD system, but overall it is reliable and safe.
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What is the potential downside of the autopilot subscription?
—While Elon Musk's Robo taxi and autopilot subscription are exciting, the $99 monthly fee may be too high to incentivize widespread adoption.
Key Insights
- 🚗 The FSD 12.3.4 update has 300,000 lines of updated code for the C++ and has been trained on a bunch of videos for its end to end neuro network.
- 🛑 "I would get a little bit impatient for just waiting it to like creep up and um just being a little bit too too slow on these turns at of stop light but on contrary it's actually much safer."
- 🚗 The frequency of the steering wheel prompts to engage it will be a key test to see if it's improved in the newer version.
- 😱 Making a left turn across two streets might be a pretty hard maneuver for the robotaxi to manage.
- 😱 "Elon Musk recently announced that they're going to officially have a reveal in August about their Robo taxi."
- 🚗 The car's early preparation for a right turn indicates progress in its ability to anticipate and navigate upcoming maneuvers.
- 🚗 Making an unprotected left turn in the Tesla Model 3 was definitely not as hard as the other left turn that we made earlier.
- 🤖 Auto park feature in Tesla Model 3 has seen improvements, but still has room for more advancements.
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Clips
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00:00 😱 Tesla Model 3 FSD 12.3.4 update with 300,000 lines of code and trained on videos for end to end neuro network, testing assertive mode and comparing to previous version.
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01:14 😱 Tesla's self-driving feature is cautious at stop signs and slow on turns, but it's for safety.
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02:40 😱 Tesla Model 3 is being tested at night to see if the steering wheel engagement and left turns have improved in the new version.
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03:45 😱 Tesla Model 3 successfully made left turn in heavy traffic, performed well without driver intervention.
- The Tesla Model 3 successfully made a left turn across two streets with heavy traffic, and then made a right turn onto Avenue.
- The Tesla Model 3 performed well during a left turn test, staying a safe distance from the curb and not stopping for approaching cars, and the driver did not have to hold the wheel at any point.
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05:45 🚖 Tesla is getting closer to launching a Robo taxi network, allowing for unsupervised driving and automated autonomous taxi services similar to Uber.
- Improvement in unsupervised driving, getting closer to Robo taxi, Elon Musk announced reveal in August, Robo taxi is an automated autonomous taxi network similar to Uber.
- Tesla is working on autonomous robotaxis where passengers can call a car to their location and be taken to their destination without supervision, but it is unclear how safety features will be implemented.
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07:32 😱 Tesla Model 3 improving left turn capabilities, Elon Musk's Robo taxi and autopilot subscription exciting but $99 monthly fee may hinder widespread adoption.
- The Tesla Model 3 is improving its left turn capabilities, requiring less manual intervention and preparing early for turns.
- Elon Musk's Robo taxi and autopilot subscription are exciting, but the $99 monthly fee may be too high to incentivize widespread adoption.
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09:37 😱 FSD system needs improvements in turning and reaction time, but overall it is reliable and safe, as tested with an unprotected left turn at a plaza.
- Improvements are needed in the turning and reaction time of the FSD system, but overall it is reliable and safe.
- The speaker tests an unprotected left turn at a plaza and finds it easier than a previous turn, with no incoming cars and a Tesla in front making the turn.
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11:31 😱 Auto parking demo shows improvements in speed and accuracy, with the car parking straight and stopping before the curb.
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Duration: 0:12:44
Publication Date: 2024-04-13T11:56:27Z
WatchUrl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWR3sT5S7oY
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