Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4: Safety and Autonomy Improvements

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Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4: Safety and Autonomy Improvements

Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 update shows significant improvements in safety and autonomy, but still needs polishing and bug fixes to prioritize rider comfort and defensive driving for mass adoption of self-driving technology

 

Questions to inspire discussion

  • What improvements does Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 show?

    Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 shows significant improvements in safety and autonomy, with features like pothole detection and stricter cabin camera for driver monitoring.

  • What are the challenges Tesla is facing with their Full Self Driving software?

    Tesla is facing challenges with introducing new features and functionality, leading to bugs and instability, but they are continuously working on improving the software.

  • What new features are included in Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4?

    Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 includes features like pothole detection, stricter cabin camera for driver monitoring, and a new property in the API that leverages the cabin camera to detect if there's anyone inside the car.

  • What is the debate shifting towards in terms of self-driving technology adoption?

    The debate is shifting towards the importance of comfort and defensive driving in achieving mass adoption of self-driving technology.

  • What is the expected timeline for new updates and features for Tesla's Full Self Driving?

    Tesla is working on releasing new updates for their Full Self Driving feature, with a stabilization period expected until the end of June and new features being added, but there may be some delays due to bug fixes. 

 

Key Insights

  • 📱 Tesla added two new features to the Tesla app that'll be very big for robotaxi - a new Rider quality score and also guest mode.
  • 🚗 The key thing is seeing leaps in capability, not just the bugs.
  • 📷 "The new stricter cabin camera for no nag is a GameChanger, it can know if you're sleeping or being too distracted, and warn you."
  • 🤔 The higher order bit is not squeezing the wheel, but supervising the vehicle by looking ahead.
  • 🚗 The comfort of the driver is crucial for the success of self-driving technology.
  • 📈 The level of unpredictability in Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 is setting a new standard and shows significant progress.
  • 🤖 Tesla's steps towards an autonomous future are differentiating them from everything else in real time.
  • 🛑 Feels much more assertive and humanlike while driving, especially at u-turns, stop signs, and parking lots.

 

 

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Clips 

  • 00:00 🚗 Tesla released full self-driving version 12.4.1 with promising features, but still needs polishing and added new features to the Tesla app for robotaxi.
    • Tesla released full self-driving version 12.4.1 with promising features, including the ability for the car to remember, but still needs some polishing, and also added new features to the Tesla app for robotaxi.
    • Tesla released version 12.4 to Early Access users, with improvements expected in future updates, but there are still some bugs to be resolved.
  • 02:23 🚗 Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 has bugs and instability, but shows significant improvement and is expected to be 5 to 10 times better based on lab testing data.
    • Tesla is facing challenges with introducing new features and functionality in their Full Self Driving software, leading to bugs and instability, but it is not unexpected as they continue to train new models and work on improving test coverage.
    • Tesla is continuously working on improving their Full Self Driving feature, with more updates and bug fixes expected in the future.
    • Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 has both positive and negative aspects, with bugs being identified and resolved, and the capability showing significant improvement, although it's hard to determine the exact extent of improvement.
    • Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 is expected to be 5 to 10 times better based on lab testing data.
    • More data is needed to determine the effectiveness of Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4.
  • 07:10 🚗 Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 brings new AI driver features, pothole detection, cabin camera monitoring, and lane change improvements, while still needing more testing for object recognition and data usage.
    • Elon Musk confirmed a new feature for AI drivers in the Early Access program, with FSC 12.4.1 showing potential memory of objects on the road, but more testing is needed to understand how it is being used and what data is being sent to the cloud.
    • Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 includes features like pothole detection and a stricter cabin camera for driver monitoring, making it a game changer in terms of safety and regulation satisfaction.
    • The removal of the nag feature in Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 is a major step towards a more seamless and delightful driving experience.
    • Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 has made significant improvements in recognizing different people and objects in the cabin, but there are still issues with lane regression and indecisiveness.
    • The Tesla Full Self Driving V12.4 successfully navigates left and right lane changes.
  • 12:43 🚗 Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 has bugs with lane changes and turn restrictions, but the company is working on resolving them to prioritize rider comfort and defensive driving for mass adoption of self-driving technology.
    • Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 has a bug that causes lane changes and misinterprets turn restrictions at intersections, but the company is working on resolving it.
    • Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 has some bugs and issues with lane changes, but the balance between efficiency and rider comfort is a key concern.
    • Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 is gathering information on comfort and reducing lane changing, but there are still bugs to work through.
    • The debate is shifting towards the importance of comfort and defensive driving in achieving mass adoption of self-driving technology.
  • 16:56 🚗 The Tesla Full Self Driving V12.4 prioritizes driver comfort and safety, with some features not accessible yet due to the need for stability and bug fixes.
    • The Tesla Full Self Driving V12.4 drives well and focuses on the comfort and safety of the driver, making them want to use it again and again.
    • The speaker discusses the disappointment of certain features not being accessible to customers with the new update, but understands the need for stability and bug fixes before releasing them.
  • 18:41 🚗 Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 introduces major features like summon and parking, prioritizing safety and reliability, and setting a new standard with unpredictability.
    • Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 introduces major features like summon and parking, but it's important for Tesla to prioritize safety and ensure that the technology works reliably, even if it takes longer to develop.
    • Tesla is making progress towards a robotaxi experience with new features like Rider quality score and guest mode, setting a new standard with unpredictability.
    • Tesla has added a new property in the API that leverages the cabin camera to detect if there's anyone inside the car, and they have also introduced a guest mode and a rider quality score in the API.
  • 22:05 🚗 Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 shows significant improvements in safety and autonomy, but still needs polish and has some issues to be resolved.
    • Tesla is making progress towards turning vehicles into robo taxis, with debugging and testing ongoing for the full functionality of the system.
    • Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 shows significant improvements in safety and autonomy, setting it apart from other companies.
    • Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 feels more capable and transformative, with no wheel nag and a more assertive and humanlike driving experience, but still needs polish.
    • Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 has shown improvements in recognizing emergency lights, speed regulation, lane changes, pedestrian spotting, and parking, but still has some issues to be resolved.
  • 26:15 🚗 Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 update has improvements and regressions, with a categorized bug list and new features being added, but there may be delays due to bug fixes.
    • Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 has seen improvements and regressions, with a categorized bug list and features that are not fully integrated.
    • Tesla is working on releasing new updates for their Full Self Driving feature, with a stabilization period expected until the end of June and new features being added, but there may be some delays due to bug fixes.
    • Tesla's Full Self Driving V12.4 update is anticipated to be a big release, with some bugs but overall looking good, and early access users are finding it to be a pleasure to use.

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Duration: 0:29:37

Publication Date: 2024-06-11T14:33:55Z

WatchUrl:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKEOHHdjK8A

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