- Videos online of New Robotaxis de Tesla
- The footage shows the cars that accelerate and the ghost braking
- The complete mode of self -control and autopilot of Tesla also under scrutiny
The Tesla launch of its Robotaxi service on the weekend was acclaimed as a success by the company, which saw around 10 to 20 model vehicles and covered a geographical route around Austin, Texas, complete with a selection of creators of “pro-tesla” content on board.
The first publications on social networks revealed that the experience was executed largely as a clock, although the launch of the required application was delayed. The lack of software verification also meant that the on -board security controller (who was indicated to remain mute) had to manually verify the identifications.
But as the day progressed, several online videos of Tesla robotaxis that behaved erratically, including deviation in the wrong lane, traveled to several miles per hour above the speed limit and, in one case, hit the brakes for a group of police cars that were parked on the road.
“The National Highway Traffic Security Administration (NHSTA) is aware of the referenced incidents and is in contact with the manufacturer to collect additional information,” said the agency in a statement, as reported by The Guardian.
However, the Security Agency hastened to point out in its statement that the NHTSA does not previously apply the new technology, but requires that manufacturers ensure that the vehicles comply with the agency’s standards.
Subsequently, he will investigate and inform about anything that falls badly from his guidelines.
The most recent preliminary research joins an open investigation in which the NHTSA is already working in relation to the manufacturer’s autonomous driving mode in its passenger vehicles.
This separate case is investigating the system capacity to operate safely in situations of low visibility, following a series of high profile blocks.
ANALYSIS: It is too early for autonomous systems only for camera
Elon Musk has preached about the benefits of its autonomous chamber driving system, which avoids the large number of sensors, radars and lidar that are currently used by any other key rival, including Waymo, Hyundai (in its Robotaxi Ioniq 5) and Nissan.
The general benefit is cost savings for the manufacturer, as well as a reduction in the weight and unpleasant volume that can be seen in the Waymo cabins currently in operation.
But these systems are used for a reason, predominantly to paint a more detailed image of the surroundings when the current technology of the camera and the AI simply cannot.
The argument currently level in Tesla Vision is that a camera only approach could be adequate in the future, but technology is not yet ready.
Unfortunately, the Californian company is also closed for sharing its complete autonomous driving data, and Electrek reports that Tesla has asked the NHSTA to ensure that any response you have provided is related to current investigations remain confidential.
The brand also releases very limited data related to its complete self -control and automatic pilot systems, which offers a cumulative mileage and the number of disconnects (where the system requires that a human takes care).
Waymo and other Adas rivals, on the other hand, offer much more detailed information, according to NHSTA guidelines, which helps generate public confidence in technology, something with which even Elon Musk agrees.
