The new autopilot functions Tesla Motors are a step towards self-driving cars of the future. For now, however, drivers should keep their hands on the wheel. Most of the time.
In a test of self-management 20 minutes, a Model S with the operating system being implemented at the latest Tesla, properly handled on a highway curvy connecting San Francisco with San Jose in California.
Drivers are coupled to the lane maintenance function that Tesla Autosteer called dual thrust control lever cruise. Autosteer a blue indicator on the dashboard and he or she sets the ideal speed and distance you want to keep the car going. It turns off when the driver takes control of the steering wheel
To change lanes. Turn flashing, and the vehicle does the job of physically move to the next lane. But if there is an accident, Tesla says the person behind the wheel is responsible.
“The hardware and software are not yet at the point where a driver can abdicate responsibility. That will come at some point in the future, but it is not the case today. These are still early days, “he said on Wednesday Elon Musk, CEO Tesla during a media event at the offices of the company in Palo Alto, California.
Software FAST MOVING
technical capabilities have exceeded the regulations and legal systems; Cars can be driven virtually hands free, but Tesla , as Mercedes Benz, Honda and other automakers can not permit due to conflicts of responsibility.
“The technology is waiting regulations to catch up not only nationally but also internationally, “said Thilo Koslowski, an analyst and head of the automotive practice at Gartner Inc.
Require drivers to keep their hands on the wheel it is also a safety net for the automakers because it means that the human driver can intervene when necessary; prevent consumers ignore the way through “reduce some of the excitement” about the technology, but it is an important stage in its development, “said Koslowski.
Stephanie Brinley, an analyst with HIS Automotive, said” it takes time for consumers adopt the technology; it took a long time for people to feel comfortable with the adaptive cruise control. “
THREE YEARS
Tesla began to equip the Model S with the hardware, consisting of a radar, a camera-sighted, reaching 12 sensors and GPS to enable the auto pilot a year ago .
The system now comes home in the Model S as well as the recently launched sports car Model X . Model S sedans equipped oldest would be difficult.
Musk said Tesla can probably develop a fully autonomous driving car at about three years. However, these vehicles are likely to require additional sensors and cameras 360 degrees and regulatory changes to address liability issues.
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