Tesla's automatic driving system evolved to automatically brake with a signal and a stop sign


by Joe Nuxoll

It is reported that the automatic driving software of electric vehicle maker Tesla has added a function to recognize traffic lights and stop signs and feed them back to automatic driving. By activating this function, it will automatically decelerate and stop each time it detects a signal or sign.

Tesla issues strong 'Beta' warning for new traffic light and stop sign feature-Electrek
https://electrek.co/2020/04/16/tesla-strong-warning-new-traffic-light-and-stop-sign-feature/


Teslas can now see and slow for traffic lights and stop signs-The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/27/21238637/tesla-cars-traffic-light-stop-sign-control-feature-self-driving


The feature added this time was that it was already tested by Elon Musk CEO in December 2018.



The signal / sign detection feature itself was included in the end of 2019 update.

Tesla shows the fully automatic driving function, allowing music production in the car-GIGAZINE



A feature added in this update is to feed back the detected information to automatic driving, a function that 'decelerates and stops when recognizing a signal or stop sign while the automatic driving mode is operating'. is.

Below is a demo movie that actually uses this function on public roads. The detected signal is displayed on the center display inside the vehicle.



This function detects not only the red signal that indicates a stop but also the green signal, and brakes. The driver will be prompted for confirmation and judgment again at an intersection with traffic lights and signs, and will have to lightly step on the accelerator when passing the intersection or cancel the automatic driving mode.

In a release, Tesla said in a release, 'This feature is conservative at first and may slow down a lot, but over time it will be more learned and more naturally controlled.' I am.

However, performance may decrease in environments with many pedestrians, rain, strong direct sunlight, and special traffic control, and it does not work at level crossings or pedestrian crossings. In addition, since the autonomous driving mode remains Level 2 which requires the driver to monitor it, the driver must be ready to take action immediately including braking.

Tesla's self-driving mode is intended for highway driving because it has not handled red lights or signs so far. However, in April 2019, it is also possible to change lanes by automatic driving, and further with this update it became possible to respond to traffic lights and signs, and the realization of `` automatic driving on general roads '' is approaching I can say.

In addition, the added signal detection function is in beta mode to the last, and it is targeted for Tesla vehicles that are equipped with automatic driving hardware ' HW3.0 ' and are compatible with fully automatic driving which is a paid option. HW3.0 has been installed in Tesla vehicles since 2019, and there is a paid upgrade plan for older Tesla vehicles that have not been installed.

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